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Chelsea dealt early summer transfer blow with £67m move ruled out amid Romelu Lukaku worry

Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of a new long-term striker after Roma confirmed Tammy Abraham will not be allowed to re-join his former side in the summer.

Who would have thought that this would be a topic of conversation after the Blues splashed £97.5million out on club record signing Romelu Lukaku with the view of the Belgian being the long-term solution up top.

However, his controversial Sky Italia interview coupled with poor form since the interview aired has led to much debate over the longevity of Lukaku at Chelsea - under one year into his return.

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