‘We can only sell him £40m’ Chelsea reject £23m bid for player who Pochettino is desperate to sell
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have rejected a £23 million bid from Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku. It is reported that Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s head coach, is keen to sell Lukaku along with Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Lukaku is said to have no intention of returning for pre-season training at Cobham and is holding out for a move to Inter Milan. The Italian club has made a concrete bid for the Belgian striker after Chelsea expressed their disinterest in another loan deal.
While Inter Milan’s bid is £23 million, Chelsea is reportedly holding out for a sum of £40 million, which is the amount they paid for Lukaku when they signed him in August 2021.
It is suggested that Chelsea should prioritize the departure of Lukaku if Pochettino wants him gone before Wednesday. The striker’s presence with one eye on the exit door could negatively impact the atmosphere at the club. Pochettino is said to only want to work with players who are fully committed.
Therefore, it is important for Chelsea to find a solution and sell Lukaku in the coming days. The funds received from his sale can then be used by Pochettino to bring in a new striker. Further developments in this situation are worth keeping an eye on.
