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Lukaku is reportedly now open to Saudi Arabia with his preferred return to Inter looking unlikely.
According to reports, Romelu Lukaku is now open to a move to Saudi Arabia after his preferred move—to remain at Inter—hit a snag.
The 30-year-old striker spent the season with the Nerazzurri on loan from Chelsea but does not want to return to his parent club, preferring to stay at Inter.
He was courted by Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli, but he allegedly turned down the offer. However, with another season on loan at Inter looking unlikely, the player is said to be warming up to the Saudi bid.
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23:34 - 20.06.2023
Inter set ₦20b price tag for Al-Nassr target
Inter Milan reject Al-Nassr's bid for Marcelo, set price tag.
What happened
According to GetfootballNewsItaly, Chelsea have rejected Lukaku's request to return to Inter Milan on loan next season, with the Champions League finalists unable to finance a permanent deal.
Chelsea want to sell the striker and are averse to sending him on loan at the moment. This leaves the option of staying at the club or listening to the offer from Saudi Arabia.
With his acrimonious exit from the club last time out, he might not view staying at Chelsea as favourable and is now said to be open to the possibility of a Saudi Arabia move.
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19:58 - 21.06.2023
SPORTS GIST [Explainer]: Why Saudi Arabia is buying football's biggest stars
With high-profile players like Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, Edouard Mendy, Romelu Lukaku, Kalidou Koulibaly, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Hakim Ziyech being linked with moves to the Saudi Pro League, it is clear that Saudi Arabia means business.
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19:04 - 21.06.2023
FOOTBALL Arsenal agree to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £60m
Havertz will undergo a medical examination before signing his contract with the North London club.
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