'Direct talks': Chelsea player about to discuss leaving Stamford Bridge in next few days - Romano
Reports suggest Romelu Lukaku is wanting to end his time at Stamford Bridge, as he tries to force a move back to Inter Milan.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Belgian is looking for a return to Serie A, where he won the title in his final season there.
Chelsea broke their transfer record when they agreed a £97m deal for the 29-year-old, who originally left the club back in 2014 on a permanent basis.
However, the reunion hasn’t gone as planned, as the Belgium international scored just eight goals in the Premier League.
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Now, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has moved to confirm rumours Lukaku is pushing for a move away after just one season back in England, with talks set to advance in the next few hours.
Romano said: “Inter and Chelsea will be in direct talks for Romelu Lukaku in the coming days, after contacts with the player – he strongly wants to return to Inter.”
A move back to the Nerazzurri looks to be a tough one to complete though, based on the transfer fee paid for the striker as well as Inter’s current position in terms of making big-money moves.
“It won’t be easy deal as Chelsea spent €115m for Lukaku – and Inter can only try a loan move” claimed Romano.
Simone Inzaghi’s side are reportedly keen on another Blues asset, as they have been looking to make a move for midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Again though, it is speculated the deal would have to be a loan, as the clubs are some way apart on their valuation of the 26-year-old.
The Blues have already been reported to be on the hunt for a new striker this summer, with Gabriel Jesus the latest to be linked to the role.
The Brazilian is reportedly looking for a move away from Manchester City, despite recently winning the Premier League for the fourth time at the club.
