Romelu Lukaku's Champions League nightmare will help Chelsea as Inter make a decision.
In the Champions League final on Saturday night against Manchester City, Romelu Lukaku struggled to find the back of the net.
Despite his error in the Champions League final, Inter Milan wants to keep on-loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku at the San Siro in 2019. After aiming a free header at Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson in the dying seconds of regulation, Lukaku was left tormented by what could have been.
Federico Dimarco's header was accidentally blocked by him as well. Despite his follies as a substitute, Inter wants to keep the 30-year-old. "Romelu loves Inter, that's very clear," owner Steven Zhang remarked.
He's a nice guy, but Chelsea has him on a contract. In order to determine Lukaku's future, we must wait and speak with Chelsea. It was the kind of performance that may have won over Mauricio Pochettino, the new manager of Chelsea. His services are open to Inter.
Lautaro Martinez, Lukaku's attack partner, was perplexed by the striker's discouraging performance in front of goal. "Not even Ederson knows how he managed to save Lukaku's header," Martinez stated following the game.
Denzel Dumfries, a teammate, described it as a fantastic opportunity. What can I say on the possibility? The custodian saves it nine times out of ten, I believe, according to the right-back. "However, in the end, we win or lose together."
After a World Cup where he smashed a plexiglass dugout window in rage after missing four second-half opportunities against Croatia in a stalemate that saw Belgium eliminated at the group stage, Lukaku struggled on a larger platform.
If Chelsea decides to let go of the former Manchester United forward this summer, it would be interesting to see if they demand a price for him or try to negotiate a deal that would allow them to bring in new players to Stamford Bridge. Real Madrid is interested in Martinez, and Pochettino is eager to sign him in the upcoming months. Both teams may look into a straight swap deal.
The Blues are also in severe need of a top-notch custodian this summer, since Edouard Mendy is anticipated to be sold and Kepa Arrizabalaga will still be employed by the team but just as a backup. Andre Onana, an ex-Ajax custodian, has been considered internally by Chelsea and there have been talks about a potential move with the Serie A team. The custodian, however, has insisted that he would obey the club's orders and is open to staying or leaving. The 27-year-old has also been speculatively associated with United and Tottenham.
Romelu Lukaku's Champions League nightmare will help Chelsea as Inter make a decision.
In the Champions League final on Saturday night against Manchester City, Romelu Lukaku struggled to find the back of the net.
