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Lukaku bids and price
Chelsea have named their price for Romelu Lukaku this summer after his future was elevated to prominence once again. The Belgian has been called into a meeting publicly by Mauricio Pochettino after the new boss was asked about the plans ahead of an uncertain summer.
Now, Chelsea have rejected an initial bid of £25.6million ($32.8m) for the player from Inter, who wish to sign him permanently. Meanwhile, Chelsea are said to be holding out for at least £38million ($48.7m) with both Juventus and clubs from the Saudi Pro League in talks.
Lukaku had initially turned down the chance to move to the Middle East but as his options became apparent, seems to have mellowed to the move and it is seen as a real possibility. The Blues, meanwhile, will continue to hold out for their price but aren't willing to let him go on loan again.
football.london says: This is it, Todd Boehly. The Chelsea owner is not being held to ransom but has also shown that he is being more flexible compared to the previous regime. Pochettino made it clear that Lukaku's return ahead of pre-season was far from certain and for all parties, not engaging for the sake of it is a massive positive.
Whereas Chelsea would previously be looking to recoup loan fees little and often for a player in Lukaku's situation, the new owners are happy to take the financial hit in order to best accommodate for their new manager. However, if they are to hold out for such a price, the prospect of Lukaku's future
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