A transfer from Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea could set off a chain reaction. All the details about the crazy striker carousel.
A possible transfer of striker tank Romelu Lukaku to his ex-club Chelsea could evidently cause a chain reaction in the European transfer market. According to media reports, Duvan Zapata from Atalanta Bergamo could join Inter Milan as Lukaku’s replacement. Should this happen, reports transfer expert Fabrizio Romano von Sky Italy, Bergamo would go out to help Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham.
Recently there was movement in a possible transfer of the Belgian Lukaku to England. Initially, the club around coach Thomas Tuchel had offered 100 million euros plus left-back Marcos Alonso for Lukaku, but the Italian champions turned this offer down.
Up to 130 million euros: Chelsea want to increase offer for Lukaku
According to information from Goal and SPOX The Blues now want to top it up and are preparing an offer between 120 and 130 million euros. Inter actually does not want to sell Lukaku, but could use the money after the austerity measures implemented by the owner group Suning.
Lukaku (28), who had a large share in the Nerazzurri’s championship title with 24 league goals last season, could well imagine another engagement at Stamford Bridge. In 2011 he moved to Chelsea from RSC Anderlecht for the first time, but was unable to assert himself and in 2014 moved permanently to Everton, for whom he had previously played on loan. After stints at Manchester United and Inter, the return could now take place.
Chelsea are desperately looking for a “real” center forward. Timo Werner experienced a debut year with ups and downs under Frank Lampard and his successor Tuchel, veteran Olivier Giroud has left the club for AC Milan. And Abraham no longer played a role under Tuchel – much to the displeasure of the 23-year-old’s girlfriend.
Does Abraham flee to Atalanta Bergamo?
For Abraham, after a Lukaku commitment, the path could lead to Italy. At Atalanta Bergamo, the Englishman would have much better chances of being deployed. The club around national player Robin Gosens would apparently be willing to pay 40 million euros for Abraham – but only if Zapata (15 goals and ten assists last season) leaves the club. The 30-year-old Colombian is believed to be the first candidate to replace Lukaku at Inter.
Beside Bergamo is vying for information from Goal and SPOX also Chelsea’s league rival Aston Villa for Abraham. A loan is under discussion, but Chelsea prefers to sell Abraham directly.
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