Chelsea’s attacker has piqued Barcelona’s interest, but the Blues have other options to consider and reports from Sky Italia suggest that an asking price of 65m has been set for the Belgian.
The 27-year-old striker was brought to make Chelsea inch match the levels of Man City and Liverpool in order to compete for the league title.
However, the outcome has been contrary to what the Blues fans wouldn’t even expect from the Belgium international following a disappointing start to his Chelsea career.
Barcelona have identified Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku as a potential alternative to Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski. (Marca) pic.twitter.com/KT3I2DRkQh
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Romelu Lukaku hasn’t gotten the special treatment he expected when he first arrived at Stamford Bridge. In reality, the reunion has been a letdown, with only 12 goals in 40 games.
Thomas Tuchel will have the most difficult upcoming months of his life as a manager from dealing with the ownership problems at the club to the uncertainty of transfers.
Roman Abramovich has been the most ruthless person as evidenced in the past that the Russian billionaire has withdrawn players from the club who have underperformed.
While Xavi is also on the lookout for a prolific striker at the club, the Catalans will be happy enough to welcome Lukaku at Camp Nou.
Despite the former Inter Milan striker’s failure at Stamford Bridge, Barcelona’s manager will not rule out involving the Belgian in his club’s rebuilding project.
Though the Premier League’s intensity hasn’t been kind to the forward, a return to Spain’s top flight will restore his mastery in the Barcelona shirt.
Chelsea is expected to have a new owner in the next few months, and given the German manager’s high expectations, a split between the player and the club is a distinct possibility.
