Rumour Has It: Chelsea´s Lukaku open to pay cut to facilitate Inter return

Romelu Lukaku has not had the desired impact since his move from Inter to Chelsea in August.

The Belgium international has scored 10 goals in all competitions but appears unsettled.

As a result, Lukaku has been linked with a move away from the European champions.

TOP STORY – LUKAKU KEEN FOR INTER RETURN

Chelsea forward Lukaku is open to the idea of taking a pay cut to facilitate a proposed move back to Inter , according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Lukaku dropped a bombshell in December, revealing his regret at leaving Inter for Chelsea and has come under fire recently after managing only seven touches in a Premier League game.

The report claims that the Belgian forward has contacted the Italian champions to persuade them to bid for him, although they may not be able to afford a deal.

2 – Romelu Lukaku had just two touches of the ball in the first half against Crystal Palace, with one of those being the first pass of the game from kick-off. Ghosted. pic.twitter.com/lS4zCe3FQp

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 19, 2022

ROUND-UP

– Eden Hazard is interested in a return to Chelsea after an unhappy time with Real Madrid, claims Fichajes. The Belgian made a €100 million (£84m) move to Madrid in 2019 but has underwhelmed, with the Blues open to a short-term deal.

– SPORT claims that Arsenal will make a fresh approach to sign Real Sociedad’s Swedish forward Alexander Isak . The striker has an €80m (£67m) release clause in his contract and has been linked with Barcelona .

– Manchester United have tabled an offer for Borussia Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji ,   reports BILD. The Red Devils will offer the defender, who is contracted until 2023, a four-year deal worth €15m (£13m) per season.

– Nicolo Schira claims that Madrid are angling to sign Fabian Ruiz after contract extension talks with Napoli stalled. The 25-year-old is understood to want to return to Spain.

– Fabrizio Romano reports that Barcelona will back head coach Xavi in the off-season as they push on with plans to lure Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta .

– Newcastle United are considering an off-season move for Lyon defender Jason Denayer , claims The Mirror. Denayer’s contract expires in June.

Xavi Hernández doing a really great job. Barcelona are ‘more than happy’ with their manager – already working on summer signings.   #UEL

Barça are pushing on Cesar Azpilicueta deal, after two year deal plus option for furter season offered few weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/VwNLRzelks

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 24, 2022