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Romelu Lukaku will be ‘auditioning for move’ back to Chelsea this weekend, says Ian Wright of the Everton star

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IAN WRIGHT reckons Romelu Lukaku is auditioning for a move back to Chelsea with his goal-scoring form for Everton.

The former Blues striker has been in top form this term with 25 goals for the Toffees and the two sides face each other on Sunday.

 Romelu Lukaku played for Chelsea earlier in his career but was sold by Jose Mourinho in 2014
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Romelu Lukaku played for Chelsea earlier in his career but was sold by Jose Mourinho in 2014Credit: Rex Features

But SunSport man Wrighty reckons Lukaku would be perfect for a move back to Stamford Bridge after coming of age on Merseyside.


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Wright told the Sun Football Podcast: "I think Romelu Lukaku will be auditioning for a move back to Chelsea on Sunday. I get the impression that Costa will be leaving at the end of the season.

"The yen is screaming too loudly for him.

"Lukaku is setting himself up nicely to slip into that role. He’ll want to impress them and show them why he’s the Premier League’s top scorer.

 Christian Eriksen scored a delicious goal from long-range as Tottenham beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
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Christian Eriksen scored a delicious goal from long-range as Tottenham beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst ParkCredit: Getty Images

"But I think Chelsea can still, even now, afford to lose this game with the ones they’ve got coming next."

Wrighty also played his cards close to his chest on the North London derby.

Spurs are, of course, THE form team in the Premier League at the moment, after winning the last eight games on the bounce.

Wright added: "I think someone’s going to win it. You can’t call a North London derby. But they both NEED to win it, that’s what’s brilliant about it."