Lukaku transfer exit: £40m blow, deal 'confirmed', Mourinho hint, Roma talks

Chelsea transfer news: The latest on Romelu Lukaku's exit from Stamford Bridge after Inter make the first move for a permanent move and Juventus queue up with Al-Hilal

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is finally set to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window. The Blues have reluctantly accepted they will have to loan Lukaku out for the 2023/24 campaign after failing to agree a permanent transfer for the Belgium international.

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has offered his old club a lifeline and wants to sign a new striker before deadline day - with Lukaku set to sign for the Italian outfit. Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that the situation with the Belgium international has not changed since he arrived at the club - with Lukaku keen on leaving the club.

Here, football.london has the latest on his exit.

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is set to cost owner Todd Boehly £40million after telling Jose Mourinho he wants to reunite with him at AS Roma this summer. Roma are only willing to sanction a loan deal, which could impact Todd Boehly's plans to bring in a sizeable fee.

The American billionaire has already raked in £230m in player sales as well as removing a huge chunk from the wage budget. Lukaku's £325,000-a-week wages would go some way to bringing it down even more, with Roma willing to cover the entirety of his wages.

Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in offering the Belgium international an eye-watering contract as well as paying the £40million fee, but Lukaku is not keen on a move.

Al-Hilal submitted a £40million bid for his services but the Belgium international has his sights set on returning to Italy. Boehly is hoping to include an obligation-to-buy clause in the deal during his negotiations, with Lukaku still