Everton have been encouraged to sign Romelu Lukaku this summer, with a return to Inter Milan increasingly unlikely. The 29-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move back to the San Siro following the conclusion of his season-long loan.
Lukaku, who sees his contract expire at Stamford Bridge in 2026, featured 25 times for the Nerazzurri in the Serie A last term, finding the net just 10 times. The Belgium international suffered a number of injuries at the start of the season but, once he got into his groove, he quickly built a head of steam.
Despite his impressive performances towards the backend of the campaign, Inter are said to be short on cash and, as a result, it appears as that they've lined up the signing of Marcus Thuram on a free transfer instead. In fact, according to The Telegraph, Chelsea have refused the Nerazzurri's bid to take Lukaku on another loan, while reports elsewhere have linked him to both Juventus and even Inter's city-rivals Milan - though that move is unlikely.
