Romelu Lukaku’s £70m move to Chelsea is ‘almost done deal’, according to reports in Italy
Technical director Michael Emanelo expected to win argument that says Lukaku is a better bet than Alvaro Morata
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ROMELU LUKAKU is all but a Chelsea player, according to reports in Italy.
It is well known that Antonio Conte is looking to bolster his attack in the summer and claim the Premier League leaders are closing in on a move for the Belgium international.
Lukaku is currently the Premier League’s top scorer with 21 goals and has a reported price tag of £70 million if anyone wants to shift him away from Everton.
It has been claimed that boss Conte is at odds with Chelsea’s technical director Michael Emenalo over which striker to sign.
Conte’s preference is for Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid after missing out on the Spaniard last year.
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But Emenalo wants to re-sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton and is arguing that the Belgian’s experience of the Premier League should play a factor in the club’s decision.
According to respected Italian journalist Massimo Marianella, the Blues could end up with more than one new hitman.
He told Sky Italia: "I think many big players will join Chelsea in the summer as Conte wants the Blues to become credible contenders for the Champions League win.
"I can say Lukaku’s Chelsea move is almost done deal and reports in England claim Alexis Sanchez will also play for Chelsea next season. Many other players could also arrive [at Chelsea]."
Addressing speculation about Conte’s future, Marianella added: “I don’t know why people keep saying Conte is considering leaving Chelsea.
"I don’t see why Conte should be on his way out of the club. I don’t understand these kind of rumours.
"Conte lives in a great city, he works for an amazing club and the fans love him.”