Chelsea had ‘very long direct contact’ with club about potential deal – Blues urging them to make a move
While Romelu Lukaku’s potential exit from Chelsea seems to be a waiting game, discussions between clubs have not ceased. The Belgian striker has expressed his desire to join Juventus, despite turning down offers from Saudi Arabia and creating tensions in Milan.
Chelsea, however, would prefer a deal with the Middle-Eastern side as it would yield more money, but they must wait for the potential sale of Dusan Vlahovic before making a decision on Lukaku’s future. A continuation of his stay at Stamford Bridge seems unlikely at this moment.
Despite ongoing talks between Chelsea and Juventus regarding the striker, any potential transfer is not expected to happen immediately. Lukaku remains firm in his stance, rejecting all offers apart from Juventus. He has clearly communicated his preference for the Italian club.
According to Alfredo Pedulla for Sport Italia, there was a lengthy direct conversation between Chelsea and Juventus on Thursday. Lukaku’s desire and patience to join the Bianconeri were evident, but the financial aspect needs to be resolved by Juventus before any concrete move can be made. Chelsea, on the other hand, seem to be growing impatient with the situation.
In conclusion, while there is still a possibility of a deal between Chelsea and Juventus, it is dependent on the Italian club securing the funds needed for the transfer. The waiting game continues as Lukaku’s future remains uncertain.