Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku set to seal transfer exit for Inter Milan TODAY with £5m loan option and option to buy
CHELSEA have rejected an initial loan bid of £5million from Inter Milan for wantaway striker Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The Blues are said to be demanding a loan fee of £20million for Lukaku, 29. 1 Inter had a £5m bid with £2m add-ons rejected by Chelsea for frontman LukakuCredit: Getty Inter will return with an improved offer for their former top goalscorer in the coming days. The deal on the table includes an extra almost £2m in add-ons, depending on Lukaku's performances should the move take place. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims there will be additional discussions between the two clubs on Friday to try and finalise negotiations. He tweeted: "Chelsea and Inter will have a new direct contact [on Friday] for Romelu Lukaku. "First bid for €5m plus €2m add-ons turned down, but Inter are prepared to improve their proposal. "Chelsea are waiting for Inter’s new bid to decide on Lukaku’s future soon." On Thursday, Inter chief Alessandro Antonello has revealed there is a "great desire" on the part of Lukaku to return to the club. Lukaku left Inter last summer to return to Chelsea for a club record transfer fee having helped them win the Scudetto. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS The Belgian international netted 24 goals in Inter's title-winning campaign, and formed a formidable partnership with Lautaro Martinez. The Serie A side also want to reunite with Lukaku but the finances involved put doubt on a deal being done. The Italian giants cannot afford to sign him permanently despite Lukaku being willing to take a pay cut. That means a loan is the more realistic option with Inter willing to pay a respectable fee - but £20m is reputedly more than they can afford. Lukaku understands he may have to remain at Stamford Bridge as a result and is believed to be accepting of that fate despite it not being his preference.
Inter Milan Braced To Match Chelsea's Loan Valuation For Romelu Lukaku
Chelsea and Inter Milan are set for a second day of negotiations to finalise a loan deal for Romelu Lukaku to return to the San Siro, according to reports. After direct talks were opened this week, Lukaku's position has been clear for some time - he wants to leave Chelsea on at least a temporary basis despite only making the switch to Stamford Bridge last summer for a club-record £97.5 million transfer fee. Thomas Tuchel's side are willing to let the 29-year-old leave with the German having a 'badly strained' relationship with the Belgium international. The new owners, despite Todd Boehly not being fully convinced it's the right decision, are ready to sanction Tuchel's wishes which has seen the two club continue discussions in the hope of finding an agreement as soon as possible. Romelu Lukaku looks on as Chelsea face Plymouth Argyle. (Alamy) According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Friday could be a 'decisive day' and Inter are ready to make an offer of between €10 and €12 million to strike a deal with the Blues. Inter Milan chief executive Alessandro Antonello offered an update earlier this week, admitting: "There is a great desire on the part of Lukaku to return. What needs to be verified are the economic and financial feasibility and the resolution of some technical problems."
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