Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea Striker Ghosts Inter Milan After Juventus Contact

Romelu Lukaku is pushing to leave Chelsea this summer after spending last season on loan

The Blues won't stand in his way of returning to Inter Milan if the Italians meet their asking price

Juventus have joined the race for the Belgian which threatens the Nerazzuri's interest

Inter Milan are unclear about Romelu Lukaku's stance on a transfer to the club after the striker went quiet on them amid reports Juventus have contacted Chelsea.

It has been a chaotic affair since Chelsea activated the Belgian's release clause of €115m in the summer of 2021 shortly after helping Inter to the Serie A title and scooping the league's MVP.

After one season in blue, he returned to Inter Milan on loan after a fallout with Thomas Tuchel. With the German gone weeks after the player left, it was expected he would return to the club but strongly reiterated desire to remain in Italy.

Todd Boehly's Chelsea have decided not to stand in his way but set conditions to rejoin Inter and made it clear to the Italians that another loan is not an option.

Lukaku leaves Inter Milan hanging

According to Goal, Juventus and Al-Ahli are also interested but the player's preference for his former club has held the other parties to wanting a deal and the London club has rejected multiple offers including a €30m from the Champions League finalists.

Recent reports from Italian media via Di Marzio suggest there could be new twists in the plot. The former Everton striker refused to respond to Inter Milan's calls despite the decision to match Chelsea's offer.

The player has reportedly been speaking to Bianconeri through his lawyers after the club offered the same amount to Chelsea with a better structure, but hinged it on the sale of Dusan Vlahovic, whom the Blues once had an interest in.

Chelsea desperate to sell Romelu Lukaku with potential move for Dusan Vlahovic lined up

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This has not gone down well with the Milan side, who are having a taste of their irresponsible behaviour toward the player. Juventus were infuriated with Chelsea after their contact made headlines.

Pochettino's comment on Lukaku

Sports Brief reported that Pochettino gave a brilliant response on Romelu Lukaku after being asked about the Belgian striker's situation amidst a plot to move away from Stamford Bridge.

He refused to be drawn into the controversy and outlined a routine of players just arriving for pre-season training coming to his office to say hello, and he expects the same from Lukaku.