Chelsea ‘will make their move for Raheem Sterling if they can offload £97.5m Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan’ with new owner Todd Boehly set to lead efforts in recruiting the England star from Manchester City
- Chelsea are interested in signing Raheem Sterling during the summer window
- However, they will only move for him if they can offload Romelu Lukaku to Inter
- Lukaku failed to impress during his second spell at Stamford Bridge last season
- As a result, he could return to the San Siro this summer to re-sign for Inter
- His departure would make way for the signing of Sterling from Manchester City
Chelsea are reportedly readying their move for Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling ahead of Romelu Lukaku’s expected return to Inter Milan this summer.
Thomas Tuchel is keen to lure Sterling away from the Etihad this summer, with the 27-year-old so far unable to agree a new contract with the Premier League champions.
However, a move to Stamford Bridge hinges on the prospect of Lukaku ending his second spell at the club and returning to the San Siro, according to The Mirror.
Chelsea are interested in signing Raheem Sterling during the summer transfer window
Lukaku has held talks with Tuchel and Chelsea’s new owners, who both agree that letting their £97.5million club-record signing leave temporarily would be the best solution after a poor first season back at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea want a loan fee of about £20million and the majority, if not all, of Lukaku’s wages worth £300,000 per week paid.
However, Inter Milan’s starting point is said to be a loan fee in the region of £7m.
As a result, Lukaku is prepared to accept a significant wage cut to help make the switch happen.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is said to be a fan of the Manchester City and England forward
Should Lukaku return to Italy, Chelsea will then move for Sterling with new owner Todd Boehly expected to lead their interest in a move.
Tuchel is said to be a fan of the England international and will push for Boehly to add him to their ranks this summer.
Sterling won another Premier League title with City last season and played 47 times in all competitions, scoring 17 goals, but has not always been first-choice under Pep Guardiola.
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