The summer market is in full swing and Mauricio Pochettino’s new Chelsea is willing to make some changes to its squad. One of the most outstanding news is that the London club has decided to fix the price of Romelu Lukaku, the Belgian striker who last season played on loan at Inter Milan.
According to sources close to the team, Chelsea have valued Lukaku at 40 million pounds, which has drawn the attention of several clubs interested in his services. Juventus and Al Hilal would be closely following the striker’s movements, as would his current team, Inter Milan.
Chelsea sets the sale price of Lukaku: 3 clubs, pending
Chelsea hope to be able to sell Lukaku to finance the addition of another center forward who fits Pochettino’s vision of the game. The Argentine coach has a clear vision of how he wants his team to play and considers that he needs a striker with specific characteristics to carry out his strategy.
For his part, Lukaku, 30, is looking forward to the opportunity to accept an offer that will allow him to return to his highest level and continue at a club where he feels comfortable. Although he has been part of Chelsea in the past, the Belgian has no intention of returning to the club and is looking for new horizons.
During his season with Inter Milan, Lukaku proved his mettle scoring 14 goals and dishing out seven assists in 37 appearances in all competitions. These statistics have aroused the interest of several clubs, who see in the Belgian striker a powerful option to reinforce his attack.
Romelu Lukaku’s future remains uncertain, but what is clear is that Chelsea have set a price for his services and are willing to listen to offers. Juventus, To the Hilal and the own Inter of Milan are some of the teams that are attentive to the movements of him. The transfer market is running its course and uncertainty surrounds the talented Belgian striker.