Chelsea have rejected Inter Milan’s second bid for Romelu Lukaku, according to reports.
- Chelsea are looking to raise over £200 million in player sales this summer.
- Lukaku still has three years left on his contract with Chelsea.
- Juventus and Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal are also interested in signing Lukaku.
- Lukaku is reportedly considering a move to Saudi Arabia if he cannot return to Inter Milan.
The Italian side had offered £27 million (€33 million) for the Belgian striker, but Chelsea are holding out for a fee of £45 million (€50 million).
Lukaku spent the 2021-22 season on loan at Inter Milan, scoring 24 goals in 36 Serie A appearances. However, he has made it clear that he wants to return to the San Siro on a permanent basis.
Chelsea are willing to sell Lukaku, but they are not willing to let him go for a low price. The Blues paid £97.5 million to sign Lukaku from Inter Milan in 2021, and they are not willing to sell him at a loss.
Inter Milan are expected to make a third bid for Lukaku in the coming days. However, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will be willing to accept their offer.
If Chelsea do reject Inter Milan’s third bid, Lukaku could be forced to stay at Stamford Bridge for the 2022-23 season. However, it is unlikely that he will be happy to remain at Chelsea, and he could push for a move in January.
Lukaku’s situation is a reminder of the risks of signing players on big-money deals. The Belgian striker was a star at Inter Milan, but he failed to replicate his form at Chelsea. Now, he is facing the prospect of being sold at a loss.
It will be interesting to see how the Lukaku saga unfolds in the coming weeks. If Chelsea do sell him, it will be a blow to Thomas Tuchel’s team. However, it will also be a reminder that even the biggest clubs can make mistakes in the transfer market.
The future of Romelu Lukaku is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: his story is a cautionary tale for any club that is willing to spend big money on a player.
