Chelsea is firm in its stance and will not be swayed by any pressure exerted by Romelu Lukaku and Inter Milan to facilitate another loan move, as it would have significant financial repercussions.

Lukaku, who rejoined Chelsea for a fee of £97.5 million from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021, previously had an unsuccessful stint with the club as a teenager when he joined from Anderlecht in 2011.

However, he played a crucial role in Inter Milan's triumphant 2020-21 season, contributing to their first Scudetto win in ten years and being recognized as the league's Most Valuable Player before transferring to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea remains unwavering in its determination to retain Lukaku's services and is not open to the possibility of another loan arrangement.

Chelsea is resolute in retaining Lukaku and is not willing to entertain the idea of another loan arrangement.

A fallout with former boss, Thomas Tuchel after an interview flirting with the Nerazzurri spelled the end for him in London.

The arrival of Mauricio Pochettino has not changed the striker’s mind about a return, as reported by Football Italia.

Chelsea set Lukaku’s asking price

The Blues loaned Lukaku to Inter for less than £7m last season, despite paying almost 100 million for his signature a year earlier. The Italians want the same route for next season.

Mirror UK reports that the two-time UEFA Champions League winners have rebuffed any loan attempt, even with an obligation to buy, and have made a demand of £34m for the former Everton striker.

They want to put a stop to his endless charade but are standing firm; their hands will not be forced. Reports in the Italian media claim that AC Milan are willing to pay the asking price.

The Athletic reports that Villarreal striker, Nicholas Jackson has completed a medical ahead of a switch to the Premier League as Pochettino hopes to get his squad sorted, with a move for another striker not ruled out.

Sports Brief analysed five reasons Lukaku's return to Chelsea makes sense for both parties as the tussle continues for the future of the former West Brom striker.

He is yet to fulfil his initial ambition of being Didier Drogba’s heir in West London, while the club need not spend heavily on another number 9 if they keep him.