Milan talks with Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku continue, but the Rossoneri won’t offer more than €6.5m per season to the ex-Roma and Inter striker, according to Gazzetta.
Lukaku has emerged as a transfer target in attack for Milan, given that Joshua Zirkzee’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, seems unwilling to lower his request of €15m commission for the Dutch striker.
Milan have already opened preliminary talks with Chelsea for Lukaku but won’t match the Blues’ €40m asking price.
According to Gazzetta, even €30m would be too much for the Rossoneri who hope to get the ex-Inter and Roma striker on loan with an option to buy, a formula that Chelsea won’t consider at the moment.
Milan set maximum wage for Chelsea striker Lukaku
Milan are keeping a close eye on sustainability as well, so they won’t offer Lukaku more than €6.5m per season, according to Gazzetta.
However, Lukaku spent the last two years in Italy, so Milan can still use the Growth Decree to save 50% of his gross salary. Lukaku currently earns €12m net at Chelsea.
According to the report, Lukaku has recently opened the door to a move to the Saudi Pro League, but with Milan and Napoli still interested in securing his signature, the striker will probably wait for offers from Italian and European clubs.
Good old Milano , one day they will remember they are an Italian team!