Lukaku linked with $70 million Chelsea return as Conte makes early plans,
With Antonio Conte officially announced as the new Chelsea manager for next season, it’s time for the gossip to start circulating around Stamford Bridge on summer transfer plans.
Just hours after the deal was publicized, reports are
already out on who the Italian would like to see wearing Chelsea blue
next season.
One of his key targets already wore Chelsea blue once in his career: Romelu Lukaku.
After a few successful loan spells, Chelsea sold Lukaku to
Everton for $47 million in 2014. Now just two years later, the Blues
are reportedly willing to spend $70 million to buy him back.
In each of the past four seasons, the Belgian striker has
tallied at least 15 goals in all competitions. He currently has 18 goals
in the Premier League and 25 in all competitions this season, both
career highs.
The price of $70 million may sound high, but Lukaku is
still just 22-years-old. Already proven to be a top talent as an elite
scorer and with such a high ceiling, clubs are willing to spend big.
Should the striker perform well for Belgium at this summer’s EURO, that
price could still grow.
Jose Mourinho is the man who originally wanted to sell
Lukaku, as there is not believed to be any hard feelings between the
player and Chelsea as a club. However, Lukaku did say he wanted to play in the Champions League next season, which could put a dent in Conte’s plans with the Blues out of Europe next year.
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