Romelu Lukaku's decision to 'ignore' Inter Milan ahead of a proposed move amidst interest from Juventus has made front page news in Italy.
The Belgian forward looked destined for a permanent move to Inter this summer, after spending last season on loan at the San Siro and having been left out of Chelsea's pre-season tour of the US.
However, despite previously stating that he wanted to continue his spell with the Nerazzurri beyond his current deal, Lukaku's future now appears uncertain.
Details of a move worth a reported £32m including add-ons are said to have been agreed between Inter and Chelsea, but the former Man United star has not agreed personal terms.
Meanwhile, the 30-year-old forward is said to have conducted discussions with Juventus via his lawyer ahead of a potential move to Inter's Serie A rivals.
La Gazzetta dello Sport branded the ongoing transfer saga a 'mess', and noted that the move is an 'incredible race against time' dependant on Dusan Vlahovic's future.
Meanwhile Il Corriere dello Sport reported that Juventus' new sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is preparing an offer for Lukaku, but the move would be contingent on the club selling Vlahovic.
Vlahovic has been linked with a move to PSG this summer, but Chelsea are also said to be interested in signing the Serbian forward.
Tuttosport added that Juventus have agreed terms with Chelsea over a move for Lukaku, with the deal set to be completed if Vlahovic joins the Ligue 1 champions this summer.
After disappointing on his return to the Premier League with just eight goals after rejoining Chelsea in a club-record deal in 2021, Lukaku returned to Inter on loan last season.
The 30-year-old forward notched 14 goals in all competitions as Simone Inzaghi's side collected a domestic cup double and reached the final of the Champions League but unable to keep pace with runaway leaders Napoli in Serie A.
moswanted
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Lukaku is a mess
Yopekmnopy
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Well, it happens!! But he needs to see it through.
Joetopasky
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Lukaku is waste of money for Chelsea, this should teach them a lesson about chasing only established players.
Lababidi
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I dont understand this one. why would Juve want Lukaku??? there are so many problems in this transfer
Lababidi
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Inter want Lukaku cheap but Juventus will rival them to snatch up Lukaku with perhaps good offer.
we are offering 35 only
Kepaeinpsu
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okay CHRIS
Yobelprtuy
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that is all forget about inter Milan sale to Juventus inter are not serious
Naddy81
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always trouble with this player no mather what
Nizwest
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Chelsea spent almost £100m to get Lukaku from inter 2 seasons ago and he spent one of those seasons at inter and now they're failing to pay £40m for him? Chelsea should sell him to Juventus
Hombelnosu
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Nice Job Chelsea its payback. No Dzeko possible Luarato may be leaving
he's not leaving dumbasss he renewed an he is now the captain
Ruwacmrty
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I would let him go and become mess because inter waited for him to regain his fitness so if he decides to go, inter should look elsewhere.
beuekopuz
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Looking at it, Chelsea actually bought Lukaku from Inter for inter. Lukaku was loaned back to Inter after just a season at a rediculouse price. Now again Inter wants to buy Lukaku at less than half the price they sold him to Chelsea in just two seasons even when half of that time was spent at Inter. It makes more sense for me to sell him to juventus
Golden25
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Nice Job Chelsea its payback. No Dzeko possible Luarato may be leaving
Wuyemnopty
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Chinese owner of Inter Milan is taking Chelsea for a ride stop him
Wuyemnopty
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Inter Milan is a Mess, they can't afford 40m for Lukaku but Chelsea bought him 97m from them. and after been a flop in chelsea we later give them on loan and he did good.
China owner of Inter spent it already
Wuyemnopty
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Chelsea paid about £100m to buy Lukaku from Inter Milan 2 years. Sadly now, Inter Milan is struggling to pay about £40m to buy same player back from Chelsea. This is a case of when you think you are too smart.
Meant say Chelsea should have NOT loaned him
Wuyemnopty
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Chelsea paid about £100m to buy Lukaku from Inter Milan 2 years. Sadly now, Inter Milan is struggling to pay about £40m to buy same player back from Chelsea. This is a case of when you think you are too smart.
Chelsea should have loaned him in first place they agreed to it
Wuyemnopty
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Sounds like he is looking for wage increase
Tehakmnps
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Chelsea paid about £100m to buy Lukaku from Inter Milan 2 years. Sadly now, Inter Milan is struggling to pay about £40m to buy same player back from Chelsea. This is a case of when you think you are too smart.
Zeabcdlmsy
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Inter want Lukaku cheap but Juventus will rival them to snatch up Lukaku with perhaps good offer.
Nimdeptuz
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They should have added 'I' to is to make it 'MESSI' instead of 'MESS'
Pokcklnrsz
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Inter Milan is a Mess, they can't afford 40m for Lukaku but Chelsea bought him 97m from them. and after been a flop in chelsea we later give them on loan and he did good.
Bendiga
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If this is describe as a mess what you’ll call Manchester United way of operation?
Limabcdlu
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no more Chelsea problem
Mesbdelsuz
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nice one Juventus..👍