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10 years of FIF
How could the ball is in our court when we don't have a single dime to buy anything? The ball is entirely Chelsea's because they are the owner and they have the biggest motivation to boot him.
However, the situation is one of the most intricated relationship ever:
- Chelsea need to offload Lukaku, but they can't accept our extreme lowball offer.
- Inter is the obvious choice because both club and player are in accord, but see number 1.
- Lukaku only wants Inter and moving to milan means burning the only bridge he has now.
- Other clubs are disinterested because he doesn't worth the money especially for his salary.
- Saudi satisfies what Chelsea requires, but Lukaku is still reluctant.
1. They can. They are just still in the state of denial. And the fact is Lukaku's lost most of his value whether Chelsea like it or not.
2. Probably.
3. There are no bridges to be burnt, Milan are simply unattractive to Lukaku.
4. Absolutely.
5. No comment.
In short, Chelsea's got a Joao Mario situation with Lukaku. They will have to gradually absorb the cost i.e. loan him out until his contract expires.
It's still early, just give Chelsea time. If time is not enough, a few exclusive interviews and instagram posts will help sweeten their stance.