Lukaku transfer exit: Agreement 'close', Dortmund update, deal 'confirmed'
Chelsea transfer news: The latest on Romelu Lukaku's exit from Stamford Bridge as a return to Serie A edges closer to completion
Chelsea and Roma are 'close' to reaching an agreement regarding a loan move for striker Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The Belgian international has already 'confirmed' that he will join Jose Mourinho's side this summer.
The 30-year-old has been banished from first team training with Mauricio Pochettino making it clear that Lukaku is not part of his plans this season. Chelsea are looking to sign a new attacker before the transfer window closes after already signing Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.
Lukaku's move to the Stadio Olimpico will also see him return to Italy following his loan spell at Inter Milan last season. Here, football.london has the latest on his exit.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Lukaku rejected a last-minute approach from Borussia Dortmund over a move to AS Roma this summer.
The reports claims that Dortmund emerged as an interest party for Lukaku in the last 24 hours to hijack Roma's deal, but the striker has no interest in a move to the Bundesliga.
According to Telegraph reporter Matt Law, more talks between Chelsea and Roma are expected today. An agreement between the clubs is now close with the Blues expected to take a loan fee of £8million to £9million.
Roma are working on Lukaku’s wages which Chelsea will not contribute to so he will have to take a cut to about £7million a year.
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.
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