Chelsea are reportedly prepared to cut their losses on Romelu Lukaku as they prepare to sell him for under £30 million.
According to Football Insider, Chelsea could sell Romelu Lukaku for less than £30 million. Club chiefs are willing to take an enormous hit on the striker, who cost £97.5 million two years ago. With the 29-year-old unlikely to stay at Inter Milan, there could be a massive shortage of interest.
The search for a top striker has already begun at several big clubs. Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Chelsea are all hunting for a leading frontman in the summer. The prices demanded by selling clubs are common these days in the market with forwards.
For starters, the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt could demand close to £90 million for Kolo Muani. Meanwhile, Napoli supremo Aurelio De Laurentiis could seek an enormous fee for Victor Osimhen. Meanwhile, Manchester United were reportedly asked to fork out £100 million upfront by Tottenham for Harry Kane.
There is talk of another 29-year-old striker, Romelu Lukaku. He has become the forgotten man two years after Chelsea paid a sensational £97.5 million for his signature. Things have unravelled for the Belgian since returning to West London, having endured a season to forget under Thomas Tuchel.
He returned to Inter Milan on a season-long loan and continued with his difficult period. Mired by injuries, Lukaku scored only five goals during the current campaign. Inter Milan have signalled their unwillingness to keep the striker beyond the summer.
Lukaku has no choice but to return to London, where a decision on his future has caused plenty of speculation. Chelsea do not see him fitting into their plans and would entertain offers. Few rumours of interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. But those links are unlikely to materialise.
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to sell him for under £30 million in the next window. Todd Boely remains open to taking a massive hit on a player that cost £97.5 two years ago. The Blues must balance their financial books after spending around £540 million in the two preceding windows.
There are rumours of interest from Saudi Arabia, but Lukaku may want to continue in Europe. Clubs are wary of investing in the striker following two below-par campaigns. They remain wary of his lack of goals and the impact of niggling injuries.
For £30 million or less, Chelsea may attract bids from many suitors, who may like the idea of the 29-year-old. There’s no concrete news about his next destination for now. Chelsea surely does not wish to continue their association with the forward.
