Chelsea plan attacking rebuild as Thomas Tuchel sanctions Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan - Paper Round

Chelsea plan to rebuild attacking options Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is “ready to sanction” the exit of Romelu Lukaku this summer, according to the Star. The Belgium striker returned to Stamford Bridge for a club-record fee of £97.5 million last summer. However, he has been linked with a return to Inter Milan all season after suffering from a disappointing campaign.

Chelsea will demand a loan fee of at least £20 million and the move is likely to go ahead. Tuchel is targeting Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus as he plans to improve his attacking options. Ad/> /> Football'A good, crazy lion' — Alves confirms Barca exit7 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Lukaku’s return to Chelsea have been nothing short of disastrous.

The 29-year-old fell out of favour after his playing style failed to suit Tuchel’s tactics. In hindsight, it is baffling. Why would Chelsea spend all that money on Lukaku without thinking about how he fits into the manager’s plans? Now the Blues will have to pay the price.

It seems like they are now targeting players who can fit across the front three or play in a two. They are likely to be looking for someone who will compliment Kai Havertz in the forward position. Read the full story Liverpool make Mane promise Liverpool have promised Sadio Mane that he will be allowed to leave Anfield this summer if Bayern Munich meet the club’s valuation of the 30-year-old.

The German champions have already had two bids rejected by Liverpool – with the latest being labelled as “laughable” due to the inclusion of bonuses which would have needed Mane to win the Ballon d’Or three times. Bayern are preparing a third bid, which could be enough to get the green light from Liverpool. The