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Erling Haaland told to replace Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea and forget Man United by ex-Brazil star

Former Manchester United midfielder Jose Kleberson believes that Chelsea is the best fit for Erling Haaland, amid transfer rumours surrounding the Norwegian striker. It comes as Thomas Tuchel looks to find a goal scoring touch at Stamford Bridge, with club record signing Romelu Lukaku struggling for form.

The Belgian made the £100million move to Chelsea last summer, touted as the missing piece of Tuchel’s European Champions. However, with just five goals in the Premier League for the Blues this season, he has failed to live up to those lofty expectations.

A number of injuries have kept the 28-year-old out of action, while a controversial interview made it tough for him to stay out of the spotlight and back into the goals. Lukaku has since been utilised off the bench, with Kai Havertz often the preferred choice.

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