Report: Todd Boehly wants to make U-turn on Chelsea loanee, he’s having a poor season
Reports from Italy have claimed that Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is set to make an extraordinary U-turn regarding the future of Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea.
According to CalcioMercato, the American is no longer favouring a two-year loan to Inter Milan, and instead is considering selling him permanently.
The Blues made him their record signing in the summer of 2021, after winning the Champions League the season before.
However, the Belgian has turned out so far to be one of the biggest flops in the club’s history.
Despite threatening to be a dominant force in the early weeks of the season, the dream return quickly switched to a nightmare reality.
An explosive interview didn’t help Lukaku. It was revealed over Christmas time that he was planning to return to Inter Milan whilst still in his prime.
Lukaku set to be sold
With this coming just months after he had made the move to Stamford Bridge, it obviously angered large sections of the Chelsea fanbase.
This left him with little chance of being able to win them back, and a poor second half to the season only cemented what the supporters believed.
However, things have certainly not worked out for the 29-year-old since his return to Italy.
An injury-hit campaign has led to just a handful of appearances for Lukaku, with him yet to revive the former relationship with fellow striker Lautaro Martinez.
CalcioMercato have claimed that now the Blues could be set to cut the predicted two-year loan spell short halfway through.
Ultimately though, Boehly cannot worry himself with trying to recall much of the money the Blues spent on the acquisition.
One thing does look for sure though – there is not future for Lukaku at Chelsea.
Graham Potter is reportedly keen to bring in young strikers going forwards, meaning the Belgian struggles to fit in to the manager’s plans.
