Chelsea will finalise £63 million deal – Tuchel told he needs midfielder at Chelsea – as Blues have offered Frenchman a contract.
According to reports, Chelsea will allow Romelu Lukaku to go for £63 million during the summer transfer window.
Chelsea has been in the news for a variety of reasons in recent months, as the club’s takeover has had little impact on Thomas Tuchel’s side’s remarkable performances on the pitch.
However, there have been a few players at Chelsea this season who have not impressed, who have not pulled their weight, who have not done the job for which they have been paid, such as Lukaku.
During his time at Inter Milan, Lukaku established himself as one of the top strikers in the world, and his goal-scoring record prompted Chelsea to pay £98 million and offer him £325,000 per week to lure him back to the club.
However, the behemoth appears lethargic at times and it is thought that Chelsea will allow him to leave at the end of the season if the proper offer comes in, although that would necessitate the signing of another striker.
Chelsea have reportedly decided to let Lukaku depart for £63 million in the summer, according to the Sky Sports website.
Despite his struggles at Stamford Bridge this season, the striker has been linked with a move to Barcelona, with the report claiming that the Belgian international has emerged as Xavi’s “Plan C.”
In his Vibe by Five podcast, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand appeared to criticize Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel’s handling of record signing Lukaku. Ferdinand said: “Romelu Lukaku would shout the loudest and say ‘I’m Romelu Lukaku,’ and this isn’t part of the script.” This isn’t how I should be going about things.
“I truly feel for him because I don’t think they’ve capitalized on his abilities as much as they could.”
“Yes, he’s had opportunities that haven’t gone his way, and he hasn’t put chances away that you’d expect him to put away, but there’s no doubt in my mind that Romelu Lukaku is a world-class striker, as his goal record demonstrates.”
“You bought him to score goals, so keep him in your lineup and you’ll keep scoring goals.”
“This season is not part of what Romelu Lukaku would have written for himself as a screenplay, so I believe he would declare that he has underachieved more than anyone else in the league.”
Meanwhile, Glen Johnson has encouraged Chelsea to maintain hold of Jorginho at all costs, amid reports that he wants to return to Italian football.
Jorginho has had a fantastic couple of years for both club and country, featuring in Chelsea’s Champions League victory and Italy’s European Championships victory in 2021, garnering him a Ballon d’Or nomination for his efforts.
However, there has been much conjecture that he could leave the club at the end of the season, with a return to Italy being suggested, necessitating Thomas Tuchel’s need for an instant replacement.
And it’s been reported that Chelsea has opted not to give Jorginho a new contract because his current agreement expires in 2023, and that they’d rather sell him this transfer window than let him leave for nothing.
Despite the speculation, Johnson has spoken out and warned Tuchel that he must do all possible to keep Jorginho at Chelsea. Johnson told GGrecon: “I don’t think it’s time for Jorginho to leave Chelsea.”
“He may not be playing as much football as he would like, but I still think he’s a fantastic player and a valuable member of the squad.”
“If I were Chelsea, I’d extend his contract to ensure his continued employment.”
Many Chelsea fans adore Jorginho, but he is approaching the point in his career where he will value money over accomplishment, which might be an issue for the club.
He will be missed in the squad if he decides to go during the transfer window, but he is a player who can be replaced.
Chelsea is no longer a one-man show, which means that a few key players can depart without being missed.
Finally, according to rumors in Spain over the past 24 hours, Chelsea has made a contract offer to Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele.
The France forward, 24, has been linked with a move to the Premier League after failing to sign a new contract at the Nou Camp, with his current deal scheduled to expire this summer.
Chelsea were keen to complete a transfer, especially after the Spanish club informed him that he may depart in the January transfer window if a new contract could not be reached.
Even though the Blues do not yet have a new owner, it is expected that players will be signed during the summer transfer window, and Dembele will be given a contract.
And, despite all of the rumors over his future, it looks that the ball is in the French winger’s court in terms of a contract extension, as Barca boss Xavi addressed the midfielder’s current predicament moving into the summer window.
The supervisor claimed, “I see him very happy and quite involved.” “I don’t have any issues with him.” It is obvious that it is dependent on him. He plays at a high level and has the potential to be the best in the world at his position if he works hard enough.
“On top of that, he’s making a difference.” He’s perfect for the way I want to play.”