According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter want to keep Romelu Lukaku and will meet Chelsea directors to discuss the striker’s future in March.
The Belgian striker returned to the Stadio Meazza on loan last summer but has been struggling with injuries this season, starting only five games across all competitions and scoring two goals.
Nevertheless, according to Gazzetta, the Nerazzurri want to keep ‘Big Rom’ at the club in 2023-24 and, at the same time, Lukaku does not want to return to Stamford Bridge.
The Serie A giants expect to extend the striker’s loan for a lower fee than what they paid last summer, €8m plus €3m add-ons.
Ideally, according to Gazzetta, they’d like to keep the player for half of that amount and the mediation of Lukaku’s lawyer Sebastien Ledure will be crucial for a positive end to the negotiations.
According to the report, Inter have already spoken to the player’s representative in view of the meeting with Chelsea.
The two clubs will likely discuss the striker’s future in mid-March, most likely after the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 between the Nerazzurri and Porto.
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