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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Romelu Lukaku has already delivered honest verdict on Arsenal move amid shock transfer claim

Romelu Lukaku is unlikely to take Paul Merson's advice by swapping Chelsea for Arsenal this summer if his previous comments are anything to go by.

Lukaku joined the Blues for a club-record £98.5million last summer after establishing himself as one of Europe's most prolific strikers during a successful two-year stint with Inter Milan. However, he struggled to make a similar impact for Thomas Tuchel 's side last season, netting just eight Premier League goals and frustrating fans following a controversial interview that saw him admit he wants to one day return to the Nerazzurri.

The Belgian international has since been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent weeks and former Arsenal star Merson even told his old side to make a move for the misfiring frontman. Writing in The Daily Star, he said: “Arsenal should make a cheeky £60m bid for Romelu Lukaku this summer.

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