Romelu Lukaku has been persistently linked with a long-term move away from Chelsea, and it appears that he will now make the switch.
Before the summer transfer window closes at the end of the month, Chelsea will sell Romelu Lukaku, according to Mauricio Pochettino. The 30-year-old striker’s future at Stamford Bridge has been in doubt for some time, and he appears to be close to parting ways with the Blues.
Pochettino explained that the club and the player have decided that a fresh start is best for both parties prior to the west Londoners’ matchup against West Ham on Sunday afternoon. If Lukaku is unable to find a transfer, the 51-year-old Chelsea manager said when asked if he could reintegrate him into the team, “It is not only one side – it is needed to find the best solution.
“You can’t just blame the club; both sides are involved. Both sides have contributed to the current state of affairs. There is now a consensus between the two sides.
Pochettino continued, “We were informed about every player’s situation before we signed. “We had the squad we had after signing. Since nothing has changed, it is crystal clear that we will inform you if there is anything to inform you of.
There is nothing we can do; I must try to perform by concentrating on my team. We can’t waste time trying to fix something that was obvious even before we got to Chelsea. “.
Juventus has made a bid for Lukaku of £32 million plus £2 million in add-ons, according to the Evening Standard, but their offer is contingent upon the sale of Dusan Vlahovic. According to the report, Al-Hilal and Chelsea have reached an agreement on a £40 million price for the Belgian international. However, Al-Hilal is expected to back out of the agreement after signing Aleksandar Mitrovic from Fulham.
The club’s intention to sign Lukaku this summer was confirmed by Inter Milan’s sporting director Piero Ausilio earlier last month. However, the Nerazzurri abandoned their pursuit of the striker after learning of his discussions with the Old Lady.
Lukaku, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires in 2026, played 25 times for Inter in the Serie A last season and netted ten goals. The Belgian was still strongly linked with a return to the San Siro at the end of the season despite his comparatively underwhelming performances for Simone Inzaghi’s team, but that bridge seems burned now.
