Inter Milan have been handed a huge boost to their hopes of signing Romelu Lukaku once his loan from Chelsea expires. The 29-year-old returned to the San Siro in the summer on a season-long loan after a permanent move failed to materialise.
Due to the Italian giants' spending restrictions amid Financial Fair Play concerns, the club were not willing to meet the Blues' asking price and sign the Belgium international outright. Instead, the Nerazzurri opted for a loan, and the Blues negotiated a fee to be paid for Lukaku's services.
The striker, who sees his deal at Stamford Bridge expire in 2026, is set to return to west London at the end of the season. But, with Lukaku having already admitted that he doesn't see his prospects at Chelsea improving, he's been heavily linked with staying at Inter for good, and his wish could finally come to fruition.
