As the days pass, it seems inevitable that a resolution over Romelu Lukaku will have to be found. Maybe there was some hope that with a few good performances towards the end of an awkward season and the reality of his £97.5million price tag making any exit unlikely, the chances of him staying seemed pretty high.
At this early stage of the window, it is appropriate to consider the possibility of that still happening, given the ludicrous numbers being touted for a potential loan back to Inter.
However, with many reports indicating the striker's unhappiness and Chelsea supporters having little ambition to see him remain, Todd Boehly and Thomas Tuchel will probably save themselves a lot of headaches next season if Lukaku's exit can be sorted.
