Roma, Mourinho keen on Lukaku loan in latest twist – sources

Roma are hoping to safe a loan transfer for Romelu Lukaku after one more twist in the summer time switch saga involving the Chelsea striker, sources have instructed ESPN.

The 30-yr-previous needs to depart Stamford Bridge and has not spoken with Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino since his appointment on July 1.

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Chelsea would like to let Lukaku depart however the Belgium striker rejected a proposal to hitch Saudi Pro League membership Al Hilal and flirted with a transfer to Juventus whereas Inter Milan had two bids rejected.

Inter withdrew their curiosity following a fan backlash however sources have instructed ESPN that Lukaku is now reluctant to hitch Juventus after turning into pissed off on the period of time it has taken the membership to barter a cope with Chelsea.

Instead, Lukaku is now centered on becoming a member of Roma if doable. Given only one week of the switch window stays, sources have instructed ESPN that Chelsea are actually prepared to sanction a loan deal however will search a big charge and demand that his potential new membership take on the majority of his wage, which is round £300,000-a-week.

Roma boss Jose Mourinho signed Romelu Lukaku for Manchester United from Everton in 2017 and sources have instructed ESPN he’s keen on a reunion if the Serie A aspect could make the funds work.

Speaking on Thursday about Lukaku, Pochettino stated: “If the player and clubs wish is to find a solution, it’s not me, it’s them. In that case, the player and the club will meet and inform to me that things changed. I’m not going to move until the club or the player want to talk with me.

“I’m right here, I settle for the state of affairs that was right here once I arrived. Club and the participant, each attempt to discover a answer. The future can change issues.”