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already scouring the market for a replacement for the striker. The Belgian, who cost £97.5million last summer, is looking for a route out of Stamford Bridge despite playing just one season on his return to England.

understands Lukaku advised his lawyer to find him a way back to Inter Milan recently after a season where he was heavily criticised in a Blues shirt. Despite totalling 15 goals in all competitions, the signing has been widely deemed as a failure after massive expectations on the striker's shoulders. The way Lukaku handled himself off the pitch has left a sour taste among Chelsea supporters.

Chelsea would prefer to sell Lukaku but understand that might be difficult with the club looking to recoup most of the £97.5m they splashed out on him less than 12 months ago. So, a loan move seems more feasible this summer, but his £325,000-a-week wages complicate any such deal. Chelsea may be forced into paying a large sum of his salary.

As of right now, though, it does look like Lukaku will be playing his football elsewhere by the time the next season rolls around in August, leaving Chelsea with plenty to do in the summer transfer market, which is now officially open. There have been