Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku (Picture: Getty)Chelsea’s transfer plans have been dealt a significant blow after key target Romelu Lukaku confirmed his intention to stay at Inter Milan beyond the summer. Blues owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly made Lukaku, 28, his top target ahead of this summer’s transfer window. The Belgium international then moved to Manchester United before joining Inter Milan in 2019 and re-establishing himself as one of the best strikers in the world. Chelsea are keen for Lukaku to return to west London as Thomas Tuchel’s plots a Premier League title bid but the 28-year-old striker has seemingly ended the transfer pursuit by insisting he is ‘staying’ at Inter Milan. I feel good at Inter.’Inter are yet to confirm their replacement for Antonio Conte, who left Milan shortly after their league title triumph.

Source: Metro June 02, 2021 20:12 UTC