Chelsea player has not even spoken to Mauricio Pochettino yet, thought he would be sold by now

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Romelu Lukaku has not even spoken to Mauricio Pochettino since the Argentine replaced Frank Lampard at Chelsea.

That is according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

So, what is the latest on Romelu Lukaku and Chelsea? Let’s take a look…

What’s the story?

Well, the Belgium international is desperate to leave Chelsea – that has been extremely well documented.

Lukaku refused to return to Cobham for pre-season training, and also took no part in Chelsea’s tour of the United States as he held out for another move to Inter Milan.

However, the 30-year-old annoyed the Italian giants by also speaking to AC Milan and Juventus, with the latter now the only side still in talks to sign him.

Now, it has been revealed that the Antwerp-born striker has not even said a word to Pochettino, as he expected to be sold at this stage of the transfer window.

Gazzetta dello Sport explain how Chelsea and Juventus are currently in talks about a swap deal involving Lukaku and Dusan Vlahovic, which would also involve the Blues paying a fee to the Old Lady.

Fabrizio Romano believes Juventus want €40m (£34m) and Lukaku for the Serbia international, with negotiations ongoing.

Lukaku has treated Chelsea and Pochettino with a lack of class

In our view, Lukaku has done nothing to repair his relationship with Chelsea this summer.

After that famous interview about his love for Inter Milan – which he conducted just months after completing a £97.5m move to Chelsea – the Belgian has become an unpopular figure at Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku could have at least spoken to Pochettino this summer, and maybe addressed the Chelsea fans about what is going on.

However, the striker has shied away from the situation, and he will leave Chelsea with a stained reputation.

Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as Juventus remain in talks to sign Lukaku.