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Chelsea news: Todd Boehly makes Romelu Lukaku decision as Inter Milan eye compromise

New Chelsea owner has made a decision regarding Romelu Lukaku's future at the club with Inter Milan hoping to re-sign the striker.

The Belgium international only arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer but has struggled to live up to his £97.5m price tag. That has led to rumours that the forward is keen for a return to Italy, with new Blues owner Boehly reportedly happy to part ways with the forward.

It comes as cash-strapped Inter hope to reach a compromise over the loan fee for Lukaku. And Mason Mount has given his first daytime TV interview – and left viewers in absolute stitches.

Here are Mirror Football's latest Chelsea headlines.

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Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is reportedly willing to let the striker join Inter Milan (PA)

Boehly's Lukaku decision

Todd Boehly has reportedly decided he is happy for Chelsea to sell Romelu Lukaku this summer.

The forward has been linked with a return to Inter Milan after struggling to find his best form during his second spell at Stamford Bridge. Lukaku only scored eight Premier League goals last season and had to apologise to fans in January after admitting he was "not happy" at the club.

And now reports suggest that Boehly believes that getting rid of Lukaku would be the 'best course of action' and he is now taking an active role in negotiations.

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Inter hope for compromise

Inter Milan want to reach a compromise with Chelsea over the loan fee for the forward.

The Italian side are keen to bring Lukaku back to the San Siro following his heroic exploits in firing them to the Serie A title a year ago. But despite pocketing a tidy £97.5million for him a year ago, Inter want to bring him back on loan with the option to purchase him on a permanent deal in the future.

Chelsea are demanding a £20million loan fee, although Inter want to lower that fee while Lukaku is also willing to take a pay cut to push through the move.

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Mount gives This Morning interview

Mason Mount left viewers in stitches after the Chelsea star gave his first daytime television interview.

The midfielder spoke about England's performances at last year's Euro 2020 finals, saying the national side "want to make the nation proud and keep moving forward" following a difficult run of results in the Nations League. But it was Mount's outfit that distracted This Morning viewers, with many asking why he chose to wear a rugby shirt during the TV appearance.

People watching said it looked like a "PE top" – although others suggested it was actually a tribute to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Read the full story here.

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