Juventus have reportedly expressed an curiosity in signing Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, although it has been mentioned that their curiosity will solely flip to concrete motion ought to they half methods with Dusan Vlahovic. Now, nevertheless, The Occasions are reporting that the Bianconeri need the Belgian striker on mortgage for the upcoming season, with an choice to purchase on the finish of the proposed spell.
Lukaku has been left behind as Chelsea traveled for his or her pre-season tour of the USA, searching for to type his future out. Inter Milan, the place he spent final season on mortgage, have been eager on a everlasting deal till they realized that Juventus have been within the dialog as nicely. Then they felt betrayed and pulled out, leaving the 30-year-old with the potential of going to Juventus, or altering his thoughts after rejecting a proposal from Saudi Arabia.
Even the latter presumably isn’t an choice anymore, with Al-Hilal reportedly on the verge of signing Aleksandar Mitrovic from Fulham.
Lukaku is beneath contract with Chelsea till 2026, and it stays to be seen whether or not they really feel a mortgage deal is suitable from the London membership’s viewpoint.