Chelsea is determined to offload Romelu Lukaku this summer, but only through a permanent transfer.
Loan Deals Off the Table:
- The club rejects loan offers for the 31-year-old Belgian striker.
- Their goal is to recoup some of the hefty £97.5 million spent on him in 2021.
Financial Considerations:
- Chelsea’s asking price is around £37 million, aiming to free themselves from his high weekly wages of £325,000.
Italian Interest:
- Former club Roma, where Lukaku spent last season on loan, is interested but can’t meet the asking price.
- AC Milan and Napoli, now under the management of Lukaku’s former boss Antonio Conte, are also reportedly keen.
- However, limited finances might force these Italian clubs to wait for a potential price drop from Chelsea.
Napoli’s Swap Deal Rejected:
- Napoli’s offer of a swap deal involving their prized striker Victor Osimhen was rejected by Chelsea.
- Osimhen’s hefty valuation of over £100 million makes him a non-starter for the Blues.
Previous Move Rejected:
- Last summer, Chelsea accepted a bid from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, but Lukaku himself declined the move.
