Gossip
TRY YOUR LUK
Antonio Conte ‘targeting Romelu Lukaku transfer reunion at Tottenham after Belgian striker’s horror return to Chelsea’
Sponsored by
ROMELU LUKAKU has reportedly emerged as a key transfer target for Tottenham.
The striker, 29, is expected to leave Chelsea this summer - just one year after re-joining the club for an eyewatering £97.5million fee.
1
His form was far from prolific this season, with 15 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions.
He has also fallen out-of-favour with many Chelsea fans after an interview he gave in December.
But he could be handed another chance in the Premier League as Tottenham have emerged as potential bidders.
According to , Antonio Conte will attempt to convince the Chelsea star to join Spurs.
Read More on Chelsea
The Italian worked with Lukaku for two years while managing Inter Milan, so the prospect of a reunion could be appealing for both parties.
Conte and his staff are looking to build a squad that will challenge for the Premier League title next season, and they believe that the striker could form a deadly partnership with Harry Kane.
Lukaku has made it clear that he would favour a return to Inter Milan if he was to leave Chelsea.
In an explosive interview last year, he revealed that he never wanted to leave the Black and Blues.
Most read in Football
FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
He also said that being at Inter was the "best moment" of his career.
The Serie A giants are keen to reunite with Lukaku, but financial issues could prevent a move from happening.
However, the Belgian is now willing to take a £3million-a-year pay cut in order to facilitate a transfer.
Topics