Lukaku's situation at Chelsea

Lukaku returned to Chelsea from Inter Milan in a £97.5 million deal in the summer of 2021, having left the Blues in 2014.

However, after a falling out with Thomas Tuchel, Lukaku's second stint at Chelsea rapidly took a bad turn.

The striker went back to Inter on loan for the 2022–2023 season before signing a short-term contract to play for Roma in the 2023–2024 season.

Lukaku had a successful season with the Giallorossi, playing 47 matches in competitive play and tallying 21 goals and four assists.

Lukaku will probably depart Stamford Bridge again this summer. Chelsea are reportedly unwilling to consider another short-term transfer, according to BBC Sport.

Chelsea is trying to get Lukaku's salary off the books hence they will only consider a permanent move for the striker.

Chelsea wants to get paid a substantial amount, even though they are eager to let go of the 31-year-old. Chelsea will demand around £37 million for the player.

Although the Blues have stated their asking price, it is unclear if any of the player's possible suitors are prepared to make that kind of financial commitment.

Roma appears to have been turned off by Chelsea's Valuation of Lukaku, while AC Milan and Napoli are also hesitant to part with that kind of money. They might wait to see whether Chelsea drops their valuation as the summer progresses. Napoli would be Lukaku’s preferred destination because it will offer him the opportunity to work with Antonio Conte. The two helped Inter Milan clinch the Seria A title during the 2020-2021 season.