Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will reportedly reject interest from AC Milan and Newcastle United, despite his future at Stamford Bridge being under speculation.
The 28-year-old has encountered a disappointing return to the Blues this season after becoming the club's transfer record signing last summer.
Lukaku signed for Chelsea from Inter Milan for £97.8 million but has only managed five goals in 23 Premier League appearances.
He recently lost his place in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI to Kai Havertz, with the German being deployed as a false 9.
Lukaku and Tuchel's relationship has been strained since the striker spoke of his frustrations with his manager's system in an interview with Sky Italia.
He has since apologized but his time at the club has ever since been plagued with the feeling of a fractious relationship between himself and Tuchel.
According to the Evening Standard, he will reject any interest from AC Milan or Newcastle United even as he continues to fall out of favor with Thomas Tuchel.
His astronomical wages of £300,000-a-week are likely to deter a host of top European sides, including his former side Inter Milan.
Newcastle, with their new-found riches, are viewed as one of the few clubs that will be able to meet Lukaku's demands. However, as the aforementioned source reports, the Belgian himself would not consider a move to the Magpies.
When Lukaku spoke to Sky Italia last year, he highlighted his regret at the way he left Inter Milan and said that wanted to return one day.
But the Daily Star reports that if the striker wants to return to the Serie A side this summer, he would have to half his wages.
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku's frustrations growing at Stamford Bridge
To say Romelu Lukaku has been disappointing this campaign would be an understatement.
The 28-year-old arrived at Chelsea with a reputation for being one of the top strikers in European football, having been vital in Inter's Serie A win of 2021.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville touted the Blues as potential Premier League title challengers following his arrival, telling Sky Sports (via Metro):
"They are going to be serious this season. They were last season but they’re going to be really serious in terms of the Premier League."
"He will go into that Chelsea team and make them real challengers for the Premier League title."
The polar opposite has occurred for Lukaku as he has failed to find form and is now growing more and more frustrated with his situation.
Thomas Tuchel did not to even bring him on as a substitute during his side's 1-0 loss to Everton on May 1.
DinAli316
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No but having more than 19 league titles as well as more than 2 champions league does
having 19*
DinAli316
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1 league title in 11 years doesn't make you relevant enough... not to talk of big.
No but having more than 19 league titles as well as more than 2 champions league does
Cibdepstz
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go out
Ollytizzle
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He’s a great player but he is not feeling our manager’s pattern yet, he finna come back next season
Draco69
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chelsea is not a big club chill, 1 champions league an a couple league trophys does make you big
1 league title in 11 years doesn't make you relevant enough... not to talk of big.
KingBobbychal20
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The problem with Lukaku is that he sees himself as the player for a big team and that's where his problem lies he should accept the move and go to Newcastle really He failed at Manchester United and Chelsea FC two biggest clubs in the world what more does he want?
Wake up from your sleep, Lukaku didn't fail at United, and no striker is as good as him in Chelsea team.
DinAli316
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😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣you wouldn't be here writing that if it wasn't would you?
1 or 2 doesnt matter still not a big club
beyond_sunset
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So now Romelu is ready to kiss new club badge next season... [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Chelsea is barely in the top 10 biggest clubs in the world
😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣you wouldn't be here writing that if it wasn't would you?
ChelseaFC_Addict
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chelsea is not a big club chill, 1 champions league an a couple league trophys does make you big
1 Champions league???😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 go to sleep mate 😂😂😂🤣🤣
DinAli316
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The problem with Lukaku is that he sees himself as the player for a big team and that's where his problem lies he should accept the move and go to Newcastle really He failed at Manchester United and Chelsea FC two biggest clubs in the world what more does he want?
chelsea is not a big club chill, 1 champions league an a couple league trophys does make you big
Somuchluv
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let him go
ray_light44
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The problem with Lukaku is that he sees himself as the player for a big team and that's where his problem lies he should accept the move and go to Newcastle really He failed at Manchester United and Chelsea FC two biggest clubs in the world what more does he want?
Chelsea is barely in the top 10 biggest clubs in the world
Zencdrs
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i love this guy so much just matter of a time
Donelosy
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Chelsea has to have a system to ensure their investment pays off
cenasucks
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get out
ChelseaFC_Addict
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The problem with Lukaku is that he sees himself as the player for a big team and that's where his problem lies he should accept the move and go to Newcastle really He failed at Manchester United and Chelsea FC two biggest clubs in the world what more does he want?
Dobdoprz
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chelsea destroys his talents
shardul7798
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Well as soon as the £100m price tag was put on him, the expectations were really high. But I still think he will do well in the next season. Tuchel is a really good manager, but his continuous rotation of the starting XI can get frustrating at times, which leads to inconsistent performances.
jasondrx77
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astronomical wages nah, Arsenal paid Özil and Aubameyang 350 000 euros per week and then... let them go for free 👍🙌🤣🔥 despite the sanctions I'm sure Chelsea can do the same bet they are better at doing business so they will make profit somehow 😉