Romelu Lukaku, who has recently been criticised for squandering opportunities with Belgium. Remains in demand with Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho keen to bring him back to the football club.
Lukaku’s loan deal with Roma officially ends on June 30 and Chelsea are ready to listen to offers for the 31-year-old forward.UFABET
The former Inter star came under heavy criticism from fans. And the media for missing a number of golden opportunities in Belgium’s 1-0 defeat to Slovakia on Monday. Although ‘Big Rom’ was unlucky when two of his shots were ruled out by VAR.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea will not sell Lukaku for less than €43m this summer and despite his high price tag. Conte and Mourinho remain interested in the forward.
Conte sees Lukaku as a suitable replacement if Victor Osimhen leaves Napoli. While Mourinho wants him at Fenerbahce
However, Gazzetta warns that both Napoli and Fenerbahce may not be able to meet the Blues’ asking price. With the Premier League club looking to sell him to the Saudi Arabian side.
When pushed on whether he preferred Lukaku or Morata, Conte swerved the questions, opting to claim they were both first choice strikers.
“It is not important to say,” he said. “For me, Lukaku and Morata are at the same level, first choice for a great club like Chelsea and United.”