“Chelsea wants him to give priority”

Famous transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reveals Dortmund’s sensation Erlin Harland used to be Chelsea Before they turn their attention to Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku, this is the top priority this summer.

Speak on his “Here We Go” podcast (via Sports review), the Italian reporter revealed that Chelsea knew that it was not “smart” to offer a high price for the striker, because Dortmund would refuse anyway. He says:

“them [Chelsea FC] Hope that Harland will give priority. They kept asking, but never made an official bid as Dortmund and Chelsea said. They knew that it was not wise to bid between 110 million and 130 million euros, because Dortmund would reject the offer. They asked for 175 million euros because they always wanted to keep players. “

After failing to pursue the Norwegian, Chelsea quickly turned his attention to Romelu Lukaku.

Romano said that although the Serie A champion stated that the striker is not for sale, the Blues have been targeting the Inter Milan striker since July. He added:

“By the end of July, they had a feeling for Lukaku, thinking that there was a chance to sign him. Inter said it was impossible to sign Lukaku, and they always said he was unshakable.”

“By the end of July, due to the financial situation of Inter Milan, Chelsea feel that something will change. They think Inter Milan is willing to sell Lukaku. They said, “Let’s continue with Lukaku” because they can’t sign Harlan now. Ethics [they] Lukaku could be signed with an interesting offer. “

Romelu Lukaku will fly to Chelsea soon to complete his return to the Premier League

According to Fabrizio Romano, Romelu Lukaku will soon fly to London to complete the transaction to transfer to Chelsea for 115 million euros. The 28-year-old will return to the Premier League two years after leaving Manchester United to join Inter Milan.

Romelu Lukaku was a Chelsea player before. The Blues signed him from the Belgian team Anderlecht in 2011. However, he only played 15 times in the first team and never had a chance to prove his worth at Stamford Bridge.

According to reports, Chelsea has prepared Romelu Lukaku’s contract. All it needs is the player’s signature.

As far as the current situation is concerned, both Inter Milan and Chelsea are completing the last piece of paperwork, and then the Champions League champions can be officially announced.

Please also read: Fabrizio Romano’s transfer summary: Chelsea promotes major signings, future updates for Lukaku and Kane, etc.

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