. The Blues are intent on signing a new No.9 after securing the signings of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal and RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku this summer. Nkunku is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he requires surgery for a knee injury sustained in pre-season. Vlahovic has emerged as a prime candidate for the Blues, who are hopeful that they can secure the Serbian striker in the same deal that will see Lukaku exit Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been trying to offload the Belgian striker from their books for multiple transfer windows. Lukaku was a popular figure with Inter before he was lured back to Stamford Bridge for a second spell in the summer of 2021 in a blockbuster £97.5million move. But after struggling to live up to expectations, the 30-year-old was shipped back out to the Serie A outfit on loan before the start of the 2022/23 campaign. The Belgian striker was plagued by injuries last season and has found the net 14 times in 37 appearances but was not a regular as his side reached the Champions League final. He now risks infuriating Inter fans with his desire to join their rivals Juventus, with whom they share the Derby d'Italia. Yet Juve are hopeful of signing Lukaku with reports indicating they are in discussions with the Blues over a deal with Vlahovic going the other way. However, Juve's demand for £34.5m in addition to the straight swap indicates their valuation of the Belgian striker. Meanwhile, Gazzetta dello Sport – as cited by Sport Witness – have cast doubt on Mauricio Pochettino's desire to sign Vlahovic at all while owner Todd Boehly also is not entirely sold on the idea, but both parties believe it){kind=link}
Juventus are demanding £34.5million plus Romelu Lukaku in a swap deal arrangement if they are to allow star striker Dusan Vlahovic to join Chelsea this summer window
Juventus and Chelsea are locked in negotiations over a swap deal between Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku â but the Italian giants are demanding an extra â¬40million (£34.5m).
The Blues are intent on signing a new No.9 after securing the signings of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal and RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku this summer. Nkunku is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he requires surgery for a knee injury sustained in pre-season.
Vlahovic has emerged as a prime candidate for the Blues, who are hopeful that they can secure the Serbian striker in the same deal that will see Lukaku exit Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been trying to offload the Belgian striker from their books for multiple transfer windows.
Lukaku was a popular figure with Inter before he was lured back to Stamford Bridge for a second spell in the summer of 2021 in a blockbuster £97.5million move. But after struggling to live up to expectations, the 30-year-old was shipped back out to the Serie A outfit on loan before the start of the 2022/23 campaign.