Chelsea ‘set for talks with Romelu Lukaku over future with Inter Milan prepared to offer Stefan de Vrij as part of deal’

Published

31st May 2022

CHELSEA and Inter Milan are reportedly set for talks over a transfer move for Romelu Lukaku which could involve Stefan de Vrij.

The striker moved from the Serie A side back to Stamford Bridge in a £97.5million deal last summer.

Romelu Lukaku is set for talks with Inter Milan this week

Inter could use defender Stefan de Vrij as part of a potential deal

However, he has failed to shine back in West London and is believed to be desperate to return to the San Siro.

The 29-year-old’s lawyer Sebastien Ledure is set to meet with the Nerazzurri this week about a potential deal.

And they are due to also discuss terms of a contract.

Inter want the Belgian star to take a paycut from his £325,000-a-week deal at Chelsea in order to get his wish and come back.

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However, even if they do that, then they will still need to convince the Blues to do business.

Lukaku was Chelsea’s record signing and they will be determined not to let him leave for any major loss.

A fresh report has claimed that they want a £19.5m fee from the Italians for a loan deal.

And they also want a £59.6m fee as an obligation to buy next year.

However, cash-strapped Inter are considering offering 30-year-old centre-back De Vrij as part of the package, according to news outlet La Repubblica

Inter CEO Beppe Marotta is desperate to have both Paulo Dybala and Lukaku in his attack next term and continues to explore all options.

The De Vrij option could tempt Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel into doing a deal.

He desperately needs defensive reinforcements with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen both departing on free transfers.

And the addition of the Dutch ace may prove to be too good to turn down.