Football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Romelu Lukaku is “insisting with Chelsea” to let him join Inter Milan in the summer. As per Romano, the two parties are currently in talks over a potential loan fee for the 29-year-old star.
Having helped Inter Milan to Serie A success in the 2020-21 season, Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge for a club-record €113 million fee last summer. The most expensive player in the history of the Premier League has since struggled to justify his astronomical price tag, often cutting a disappointing figure in big matches.
Over the course of the 2021-22 campaign, Lukaku took part in 44 games for the Blues across competitions, scoring only 15 times. To top it off, he has reportedly (via Sempre Inter) maintained “daily contact” with Inter Milan, texting “friends at the club” about his desire to return to the San Siro.
As per Italian journalist Romano, the Belgian has conveyed his wishes to his current employers, urging them to sanction his transfer to Inter. Disclosing the latest on the Lukaku saga, Romano tweeted:
“Inter are pushing to sign Romelu Lukaku this summer. The Belgian striker is now insisting with Chelsea to leave the club, he only wants Inter move.”
Romano also claimed that Lukaku was prepared to take a pay cut to reunite with the Nerazzurri.
He added:
“Talks ongoing on the potential loan fee between the two clubs, while Lukaku would be ready to reduce his salary.”
Chelsea would be wise to let Lukaku leave this summer
Seeing their most expensive acquisition depart only after a season must not sit well with the Blues. We, however, believe that letting Lukaku leave for Inter is the best thing the Londoners can do at the moment.
Stopping the Belgium international from moving to Inter might cause unrest in the dressing room, something Thomas Tuchel cannot afford during a demanding and grueling campaign.
If they can find a middle ground with the Italian giants, Chelsea could divert the Lukaku’s salary (saved after loan) towards new player acquisitions.
They are in dire need of reinforcements in defense, and the funds freed up from Lukaku’s loan could help them get suitable players at the back.
Joetopasky
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Lukaku is a confused player and he wasn't needed in the first place.
zokkmorst
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he should be swapped with Osimhen that would be a good business Lukaku is just Lazy and unmotivated the EPL is to tough for him and hes heavy
it is not a fantasy world that we live in or u are not playing some good old fifa where u can swap anyone u want , this is real life, why would Lukaku go to inter why would osihmen come to Chelsea?? absurd thoughts
rumcekmps
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for signing players this Chelsea coach is the worst coach I have ever seen to sign player
brr calm down you know this team was just sold things have to go patient my brother
Pazdekmpuy
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We Chelsea fans really need osimhen that all, He suits Epl well
Pazdekmpuy
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he should be swapped with Osimhen that would be a good business Lukaku is just Lazy and unmotivated the EPL is to tough for him and hes heavy
I swear you said the right thing one him can solve our problems
ziuakmrst
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he should be swapped with Osimhen that would be a good business Lukaku is just Lazy and unmotivated the EPL is to tough for him and hes heavy
Jitdenpsuy
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for signing players this Chelsea coach is the worst coach I have ever seen to sign player
D-BLUNT
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TUCHEL trying to talk to Lukaku in his room
JBOmax
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Let him leave for God sake. He’s not there when we won champions league. He only came back to distract the team
mkphy
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why did he sign for Chelsea if he will leave in no time. some players decision are just confusing
OG-Savage
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My prayers are with you Luk Best wishes. PL is too tough for you
mike63
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Chelsea should let him go.. fielding distracted players cost Tuchel 2 Cups