Italian Club to 'Reject Chelsea With Force' if They Try to Sign Their Striker This Summer

Italian Club to 'Reject Chelsea With Force' if They Try to Sign Their Striker This Summer

- Romelu Lukaku left Premier League side Manchester United in 2019 to join Inter Milan

- The Belgian international has continued to get the goals since joining the Nerazzurri

- Reports from Italy have it that Inter will do everything to block Chelsea from signing the striker

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Italian giants Inter Milan will do everything to fend-off moves by Premier League club Chelsea to sign their in-form striker Romelu Lukaku this summer.

The 27-year-old has solely made the Italia Serie A his league - scoring with ease since he arrived from Manchester United in 2019.

Lukaku has registered 44 league goals in just 64 appearances for the Nerazzurri and has become an important member of Antonio Conte’s side.

His goals proved crucial as Inter are now on course to winning the Serie A - leading with 71 points, as their closest rival, AC Milan, are on 60.

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Lukaku is now the talk of the Stamford Bridge as Chelsea are in the market to shop for a very clinical and experienced striker.

The Blues are on the trail of Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland as their major target, but in case they fail to land the wonderkid, Lukaku is next on the list.

Chelsea could offer in excess of €100 million for Lukaku but as per Calciomercato via SI, the feeling is that any type of assault will be rejected with force

Lukaku left Stamford Bridge back in 2014 after three years at the club but a return could be on the cards as Chelsea look for a new man to lead their line.

Inter Milan to 'reject Chelsea with force' if they try to sign Romelu Lukaku this summer
Romelu Lukaku celebrates one of his goals with team-mates. Photo: Ciro Santangelo
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Meanwhile, reports also suggest that Man City are reportedly interested in signing Lukaku as a replacement for Sergio Aguero who is expected to depart at the end of the season.

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City boss Pep Guardiola has said it is highly likely the club will buy another highly-rated striker to replace Sergio Aguero in the summer.

The Argentine has confirmed his exit from the Etihad Stadium at the end of this season - putting an end to his 10-year reign at the club.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Charlie Savage has taken after his father Robbie Savage following his decision to sign his first professional contract with Manchester United.

The teenage sensation shared the news of his progress online and will hope to break into the first team very soon.

Just like his father, 17-year-old Charlie also plays in the midfield and will be aiming to do better than his dad did at Old Trafford. The youngster has however vowed to continue to work hard.

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