In a shocking turn of events, Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku is being touted for a move to France as his dreams of moving back to Inter diminish with each passing day.
The Belgian striker recently spoke out regarding his wish to star once again in Nerazzurri colors – something that the Chelsea faithful took to heart – prompting coach Thomas Tuchel to entirely alienate the forward’s presence on the pitch as he has done in recent match days by using Kai Havertz instead.
However, the fortunes of the 28-year-old could change pretty soon, given that his agent Mino Raiola has held talks with Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo, according to reports from French outlet BUT!.
PSG are reportedly in talks with Mino Raiola over a move for Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku pic.twitter.com/kug39nLmai
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) April 12, 2022
By offering the Belgian to the French champions-elect, despite a contract that expires at Stamford Bridge only in 2026, Raiola has further softened links with Italian champions Inter.
Lukaku could be available at a lower cost next summer due to his underwhelming second stint at the Blues this season after registering one of the season’s most high profile moves worth €113m.
? Romelu Lukaku's four goals for Chelsea in 2022 have come against Middlesbrough, Luton, Palmeiras and Al Hilal pic.twitter.com/lUThPOVqVP
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 11, 2022
Chelsea could let the struggling striker leave on an initial loan deal with the aim of freeing up wages for other potential arrivals.
It was always maintained that the Nerazzurri would struggle to handle Lukaku’s wage demands and PSG’s emergence as suitors only strengthens that information.
The French giants reportedly want the Belgian to replace star forward Kylian Mbappe from next season, given the French World Cup winner’s almost-imminent departure to Real Madrid in the summer.
The former Inter marksman has 12 goals in 36 appearances for Chelsea this season.