Rumours have it that Real Madrid and Inter Milan are preparing huge bids for Romelu Lukaku. In addition to this, Loic Remy could be offered in the deal. These are all speculative, but we have no reason to doubt the sources. But we are not in a rush to jump to conclusions, because this speculation is entirely based on speculation.
Inter Milan are preparing a huge offer for Romelu Lukaku
Chelsea have been tipped to make a move for the renowned striker this summer, with a meeting between the clubs and the player and his agent scheduled for Thursday. Inter have a strong relationship with Chelsea manager Federico Pastorello, and Lukaku has stated that he would like to stay at the club. Chelsea have offered him EUR15 million net per season, with the possibility of increasing that to EUR18 million if he accepts. Lukaku has stated that he would not want to leave Chelsea this summer, and Inter would find it difficult to turn down the offer.
The deal isn’t yet final, but the Chelsea loan fee has delayed the deal. However, Inter’s owners Todd Boehly have approved the move, and the club are now looking for a large fee to get rid of Lukaku. They will also be looking at bringing in reinforcements for next season, with the likes of Armando Broja and Danny Welbeck attracting attention.
A new loan deal with Inter Milan has stalled. The two sides have made a preliminary agreement – a EUR5m loan fee plus add-ons based on the player’s performances – but a permanent deal is not realistic for either party. Inter Milan have been prepared to pay a loan fee and the remaining amount of the transfer fee at the end of the 2022/23 season.
While there are rumours about Inter Milan offering Lukaku a move to Chelsea, the Chelsea board have refused to confirm the news. This move has caused speculation about Inter’s financial situation. The Italian club are on a bad financial footing and may have to offload one of their star players. Another player rumoured to be sold is the experienced defender Stefan de Vrij. Chelsea are in the market for him, and this is the latest in their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku.
Chelsea are the most keen on Lukaku. The club have made verbal offers for him, but have not yet made an official offer. Their offers for the winger top PS100m, but many in Italy have been waiting for the official Chelsea offer. It is unclear if this is part of a larger strategy and Inter are waiting for the final decision. However, Lukaku is happy to stay in Belgium and he’s prepared to move to Chelsea if the right opportunity presented itself.
If this deal goes through, Lukaku is expected to sign a contract with Chelsea in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, AS Monaco have agreed a deal with Liverpool for Takumi Minamino, which is worth EUR18m. However, this price includes EUR3m in add-ons. Although the deal remains in the initial stages, it could reach EUR20m with the addition of Marcos Alonso.
Real Madrid are preparing a bid for the striker
Despite the fact that he is not a youth international, Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is a legitimate target for Real Madrid. He is the best player in Serie A this season and would strengthen an attacking line that already features Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. However, the club also needs to replace Karim Benzema, who turns 33 next month. The current striker’s age could also play a factor in determining a bid for the young Belgian.
The Belgian has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer. Thomas Tuchel signed him last summer for PS97 million, but his off-field problems have led to speculation about a move away from Chelsea. Lukaku has been linked with a move to a club such as AC Milan. However, a deal for him is likely to be rejected if the club cannot offer the right price.
Chelsea need to strengthen their strike force as their other attacking options have fallen out of favour. A replacement for Hudson-Odoi has been sought after by a number of clubs. But Lukaku’s contract with Chelsea expires at the end of this season, and his agent has been in contact with Real Madrid. Real Madrid are also in the market to revamp their squad after a disappointing season for the Blues.
If Lukaku rejects a move to Real Madrid, he has other plans. According to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, the striker is keen to return to Inter. Chelsea have only signed the ace striker for a season and he has been linked with a move to Inter, which is a shame considering he has been with the club for only one season.
Chelsea have already made a huge offer for the Belgium international. The club would have to pay PS100m to secure his services. Meanwhile, Arsenal are preparing a bid for PSG midfielder David Alaba, who has a €40m release clause. Manchester United are also looking at signing Vitinha from Porto with a EUR40m release clause. In addition to Lukaku, Juventus have been linked with the PS78m-rated midfielder.
The two clubs are also pursuing Sadio Mane. The Frenchman, who played for Chelsea from 2011 to 2014, has not been featured for many months and is now considered a distant second to Lukaku. However, Lukaku is likely to return to the club as long as the fee is within the EUR120m range. If Chelsea and Inter are able to agree on a fee, Lukaku will most likely be a permanent Chelsea player.
Besides Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are also looking at the Belgian, but it’s unlikely they’ll get their man. However, the deal could be done through the summer. Manchester United’s offer to buy Lukaku is not a bad one – he’d bring a world class player to Madrid. But will this deal work? Only time will tell.
Loic Remy could be offered as part of a deal
Everton are keen on signing the Belgium striker, but are unwilling to part with Diego Costa, who would make way for the PS65 million. Instead, Chelsea could use Remy as a bargaining chip to secure Lukaku for a much higher price. A deal which involves both players could see Diego Costa remain at Stamford Bridge and Remy land in the first team.
Everton have been linked with a deal for Remy, despite his lack of playing time. A move for the Frenchman would give the club a boost in the transfer market, while he would also benefit from a more regular game at Manchester United. Remy, 29, has hardly featured for Chelsea since the arrival of Jose Mourinho, and he has struggled to make an impact. Everton have been linked with other strikers, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andrea Belotti and Alvaro Morata, as well as Manchester City’s Wilfried Bony.
Everton could also consider a Remy deal, but they are cautious about the French striker’s injury history. Another option would be a deal with Rennes and Chelsea, though Remy may not be the perfect solution for the English club. There are other options in this market, such as Bas Dost and Sebastien Haller.
Everton are also pursuing alternatives to Lukaku, as the Premier League club have refused to pay for Graziano Pelle and Marko Arnautovic. However, they have cooled on Wilfried Bony and have shown little interest in signing the French international. Meanwhile, Everton have already completed the signing of Idrissa Gueye for a four-year deal.
Chelsea have allowed Remy to leave the club when another striker is signed. However, he has had a disappointing season at Chelsea, scoring just one goal in the league this season. However, he has a proven record as a goal-scorer, scoring 14 goals in the league for Newcastle in 2013/14. Chelsea haven’t given Remy many chances, and he is often a threat to score. In the Premier League, Remy scores every 119.1 minutes.
Chelsea have also been linked with Armando Broja and Michy Batshuayi. Although it is not clear what the future holds for the Frenchman, Chelsea have been a strong contender for the striker since Lukaku joined the club. It is also understood that Lukaku wants to return to Stamford Bridge, so the move could see the former Manchester United striker hand in a transfer request.
Manchester United have previously been linked with the Brazilian striker, although reports indicate that the Italian tactician has not been impressed with the 24-year-old’s work rate at the club. The Italian tactician is willing to accept a fee of PS30 million for the former Sao Paulo player. However, the Frenchman has a release clause of PS50 million and is likely to leave the club after the Tottenham game.
