As per reports, Chelsea could make an approach for Inter forward, Romeu Lukaku in the summer transfer window as Tuchel lacks a genuine No 9.
Romeu Lukaku has been on fire this season in the Serie A. The Belgian has scored 21 goals and provided 9 assists in the 2020-21 season.
His performances have been of worth and has proved to be an instant success for Conte’s side.
Inter are table toppers and are on the verge of winning their first league title in over a decade.
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Inter have informed Chelsea that they would need to pay 105 million pounds for the services of Lukaku.
Lukaku has played for Chelsea earlier in his career. He represented the Blues in a total of 15 matches.
He was sent on loan to West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea during his stint with the Blues.
Lukaku joined Chelsea from Anderlecht in Aug 2011 and left them in July 2014.
He had a pretty difficult time with the Blues and did not get much needed game time.
Growing frustrated with the lack of opportunities, he left for Everton in 2014.
After a success spell at Everton, Chelsea was keen to get him back but Manchester United beat them to his signing.
Lukaku joined Inter from Manchester United in August 2019 and in 93 appearances has scored 63 goals for the Nerazzurri.
Inter did not produce the goods in the Champions League this season but the Belgian struck form once again in Europe.
In 5 matches, he scored 4 goals for Inter as Inter finished last in Group B.
The 27-year-old has played 40 matches across all competitions this season and hit the back of the net 27 times. He coupled it with 8 assists too.
Lukaku was brilliant last year as well as he scored 34 goals and provided 6 assists across all competitions.
Chelsea has lacked goals this season with Tammy Abraham being their top scorer in the league this season.
The Englishman has scored a mere 6 goals in the league. Timo Werner and Mason Mount too have scored 6 each this season.
The lack of goals up top has been a concern for Lampard as well as Tuchel this season.
Lukaku has the build of a number 9 with his physique and can pressurize defenses during matches.
His consistency and thirst for goals is visible in the Serie A this season.
The Belgian is second to Ronaldo for most goals this season with 21 and could win the title as well.
If Chelsea can win the UEFA Champions League this season, it could very well be the offer he may accept.
His partnership with Martinez has helped Inter massively this season. Both have scored a combined 36 goals this season.
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