6th August, 2021
By Abankula
Multiple reports said Chelsea and Inter Milan are nearing a deal over the transfer of Romelu Lukaku.
The negotiations are expected to be completed before the transfer deadline on 31 August.
Lukaku has on his own expressed interest in staging a comeback at Stamford Bridge.
Some reports suggested he has already agreed a weekly wage of £212,000.
All that remains now is for Chelsea to make an improved third bid for the Belgium striker.
Chelsea’s second bid of £85m plus Marcos Alonso was rejected by Inter on Monday.
SkySports reported that the latest talks are centred on finding a compromise that would satisfy all parties.
A cash deal paid in instalments and a cash-plus-player deal are being discussed.
Chelsea would prefer a deal that includes player(s) while Inter would prefer a cash-only deal.
But both parties are working towards a quick resolution.
Inter are expected to agree to sell Lukaku if the reigning European champions offer a deal worth £102m (€120m).
Lukaku has reportedly told Inter he would like them to accept a suitable offer for him from his former club.