Atlanta United has opened talks over a possible move for Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Sacha Tavolieri.The MLS club is pushing to bring Lukaku to the United States and has started discussions with his representatives. Those talks are focused on the possibility of reaching an agreement over personal terms.Lukaku has opened the door to leaving Napoli, giving Atlanta encouragement that the transfer could be possible. No bid to the Italian club has been reported at this stage, and the two sides have yet to reach an agreement over a fee.Atlanta’s approach for Lukaku is one of the more surprising stories in the latest transfer news, but this is still in the early stage of the discussions.The 33-year-old has a contract with Napoli running until June 2027. He joined the club from Chelsea in August 2024 and immediately became an important part of Antonio Conte’s attack.Lukaku registered 14 goals and 10 assists in 36 Serie A appearances during his first season at Napoli, helping the club win the league title. His following campaign was disrupted by injury, which prevented him from building on those numbers and reduced his role in the team.A move to Atlanta would bring Lukaku’s long European career to an end. The Belgian has previously represented Anderlecht, Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion, Everton, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Roma, winning league titles with both Inter and Napoli.Atlanta would be signing a center-forward who can occupy defenders, protect the ball and provide a clear penalty-box target. Lukaku would also bring the experience of more than 100 appearances for Belgium and over a decade of football at the highest European level.The financial side could prove more complicated. Lukaku would command one of the largest salaries in the Atlanta squad, while Napoli would still require compensation despite the striker entering the final year of his contract.Atlanta also needs to assess his physical condition after an injury-hit season. The striker’s willingness to consider the move gives Atlanta a foundation for further discussions. The next steps will depend on whether the club can agree personal terms and then find a deal Napoli is prepared to accept.Status: Atlanta United has opened talks with Lukaku’s representatives, and the striker is willing to consider leaving Napoli. No personal agreement, club-to-club negotiations, transfer fee or medical has been reported, and the move is not official.The post Atlanta United holds talks with Romelu Lukaku over MLS move appeared first on SoccerNews.