Chelsea close to finalizing first major summer business with big name striker

All three parties involved in the deal are certain on their stands. Inter wants Lukaku and vice versa. Chelsea are also interested in doing business.

The Nerazzurri had a first offer of €5 million loan fee rejected by the Londoners while a second offer, which is much improved than the first has been tabled, which is very close to Chelsea’s valuation.

Both Chelsea and Inter are not far from reaching an agreement that will see the Belgian return to Italy, following a forgettable first season back in England.

Chelsea want to recruit new attackers and need to get the former Manchester United man off the books in order to accommodate incomings while also relieving the wage bill.

Raheem Sterling is heavily linked with Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel wants to free up space before signing players so Lukaku’s imminent departure could pave way for more incomings.

Lukaku will most likely represent Inter next season so it is a matter of time before the deal is concluded with Chelsea.

Author: Kehinde Hassan Afolabi