Joe Cole has solved the new Chelsea owners' first transfer debacle ahead of the summer as Thomas Tuchel faces a crucial striker decision. Romelu Lukaku, who has struggled to warrant his eye-watering £97.5m fee since returning to Stamford Bridge, reportedly faces an uncertain future in west London.
According to Gazzetta, via Sport Witness, the 28-year-old striker is open to returning to Inter Milan at the end of the season, despite only moving back to Chelsea from the Italian club last summer. Lukaku, who is currently valued at £76.5m by Transfermarkt, has more than hinted at one day moving back to the San Siro in that infamous interview with Sky Italia in December.
Since the turn of the year, Tuchel has often opted for Kai Havertz to lead the line ahead of Romelu Lukaku. And, in spectacular fashion, Havertz has roared into form and cemented the Belgian's place on the sideline.
