Romelu Lukaku suffered a severe thigh injury in the final friendly before the start of the season, and Napoli must shift their focus to finding a new striker since he’ll be sidelined for a long while, Sky reports.

A serious injury for Romelu Lukaku suffered over the weekend has Napoli eyeing Vardy as a stop-gap addition. It's been suggestion Lukaku may need thigh surgery which will leave sidelined for months. As such, Azzurri chief Giovanni Manna is considering a move for free agent Vardy this week.

A physiotherapist who has worked with Romelu Lukaku for several years has spoken to the Belgian press after the striker was ruled out for months earlier today, easing Napoli fears by suggesting he is