Inter Milan open talks with new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly as Romelu Lukaku exit nears - report
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Published 15/06/2022 at 18:46 GMT+1
Romelu Lukaku is set to leave Chelsea, a year on after making a record-breaking return to the club. The Blues forked out £97.5 million for the Belgian international last summer - and after a disastrous second spell at Stamford Bridge - have opened talks with Inter in an attempt to offload the striker, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images )
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Inter Milan have opened talks with Chelsea over a loan deal for former striker Romelu Lukaku, as his Stamford Bridge exit nears.
According to reports, new Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly was involved in talks with Lukaku’s entourage which took place on Wednesday, to try and find a solution to offload the striker to make way for new summer recruits.
Although both parties have declined to comment on the on-going discussions, there is an understanding that both feel a deal can be agreed, with the 29-year-old prepared to take a pay cut to return to Milan.
Lukaku - who re-signed for Chelsea in a record-breaking £97.5 million deal last summer - scored 15 goals in all competitions last season, an underwhelming return for the player that was brought in to help propel the club towards a title challenge.
It is understood head coach Thomas Tuchel is in agreement with the deal that will allow Lukaku to leave the club after a disappointing second spell, whilst Boehly has been convinced since his arrival that a deal for Lukaku to return to Milan is the best course of action.
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