There are new developments in the talks over Romelu Lukaku, as it’s reported Inter have set a limit of what they will pay Chelsea to take him on loan and won’t go beyond €8m.
The initial offer of €5m was rejected outright, but negotiations are continuing between the two clubs.
Sky Sport Italia had said that Inter were waiting for Chelsea to give their demands for the one-season loan, expected to be circa €15m.
However, now Calciomercato.com claim the Nerazzurri have decided to be pro-active instead and warn Chelsea there is a figure they will not go beyond.
That figure is €8m, although a couple more might be included in terms of performance-related bonuses.
Ultimately, Inter want to make it clear they don’t need Lukaku quite as much as Chelsea and the Belgium international need this move to go through.
After all, they sold him a year ago for €115m and still had the most prolific attack in Serie A this season without him, thanks to Lautaro Martinez, Edin Dzeko, Alexis Sanchez and Joaquin Correa.
It is Lukaku who is pushing hard for the return to San Siro and Inter will only bring him back if it suits them financially.