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Jake Stokes

Roberto Martinez gives honest verdict on Chelsea transfer saga as Romelu Lukaku makes decision

Belguim boss Roberto Martinez has thrown his hat in the ring amid the ongoing transfer saga regarding the future of Romelu Lukaku. The 28-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea this season, and his national team boss has reached a verdict ahead of the Nations League fixtures.

The striker has struggled to acclimatise to the Premier League upon his return to Chelsea in the summer from Inter Milan. He's found the net just 17 times in 44 appearances this season and his overriding misfortune in front of goal has often seen him relegated to the bench

While Lukaku may have worked his way back into Tuchel's in the latter stage of the campaign, doubt continues to be casted over his future having failed to help the Blues narrow the gap with Manchester City and Liverpool. He has been linked with a return to the Serie A, with both Inter and AC Milan seemingly keen to court his interest.

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