Inter Milan have reportedly submitted a new bid for Romelu Lukaku, but that means Chelsea would lose hugely to the star.
The Belgian striker returned to Stamford Bridge for £97. 5m in 2021 from the Italians.
But after just one difficult season at the Blues, he returned to the Serie A club on loan last season.
Lukaku scored 14 goals in 37 appearances in his loan spell with Inter last season.
After helping them triumph in the Champions League final, Inter are desperate to remain the 30-year-old striker.
However, things are tight financially and they refuse to respect the value demanded by Chelsea, which is particularly small.
We revealed how the west London club were willing to let Lukaku pass for just £40 million, almost £60 million less than the club’s record payment paid for him.
It is believed that Inter have already had an offer rejected by the big player.
They have now deposited a moment one around £25. 7 million, according to movement guru Fabrizio Romano.
He tweeted: “Inter have presented a moment to offer €30m worth to sign Romelu Lukaku.
“Chelsea and Inter will speak in the next few hours to make a resolution on Lukaku’s situation.
“He will continue in Europe, there is no chance that Saudi Arabia will move yet. “
Lukaku joined Chelsea at the age of 17 from Anderlecht after 3 years and two loans he joined Everton.
After his time at Manchester United and Inter, the striker has established himself as a prolific scorer in Serie A.
That earned him a return to London, but midway through the season, Lukaku revealed he is volatile in the English capital.
That the beginning of the end for him and five months later back in Milan.
Now, his Serie A teammate Juventus will also reach a deal for him this summer, as well as Saudi club Al-Hilal.
Juve reportedly held talks with Chelsea about a deal for the striker last week.
However, the Italian giants would be furious with its price.
Meanwhile, Saudi Super League club Al Hilal offered him a massive £21 million a year contract, but the ace revealed he wanted to stay in Europe.
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