already scouring the market for a replacement for the striker. The Belgian, who cost £97.5million last summer, is looking for a route out of Stamford Bridge despite playing just one season on his return to England.
football.london understands Lukaku advised his lawyer to find him a way back to Inter Milan recently after a season where he was heavily criticised in a Blues shirt. Despite totalling 15 goals in all competitions, the signing has been widely deemed as a failure after massive expectations on the striker's shoulders. The way Lukaku handled himself off the pitch has left a sour taste among Chelsea supporters.
Chelsea would prefer to sell Lukaku but understand that might be difficult with the club looking to recoup most of the £97.5m they splashed out on him less than 12 months ago. So, a loan move seems more feasible this summer, but his £325,000-a-week wages complicate any such deal. Chelsea may be forced into paying a large sum of his salary.
