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Louie Chandler

Chelsea already hold key to Richarlison transfer this summer after 'best in the world' verdict

Chelsea are set to be one of the busiest clubs in the Premier League this summer as they look to plug plenty of gaps in their first-team squad, including in attack.

Romelu Lukaku was only brought to Stamford Bridge a year ago, with a club-record £97.5million splashed on the striker, but it is a move that has fallen flat. Lukaku revealed he would have rather remained at Inter Milan in an ill-judged interview over the festive period and there was no way back.

The 29-year-old is expected to return to the San Siro in the coming days with a loan deal reportedly agreed between the two sides for the 2022/23 campaign. While new defenders and midfielders are also on the agenda, finding a new leading striker will now be added to the growing to-do list for the summer.

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