Todd Boehly faces first Chelsea transfer dilemma that Romelu Lukaku decision has complicated

It is hard to argue against the theory that if Romelu Lukaku leaves Chelsea under 12 months after signing for a record-breaking £97m fee he will be labelled the club's worst-ever transfer.

How could this have happened? Lukaku was the sure thing, the long-awaited talisman to soothe our frustrating attacking woes. But if I have learnt anything from this disappointment, it is that longing for players you admire from a distance might not always have the healthiest outcome.

I loved watching Lukaku play for Inter, the way he'd brush off opponents with ease, and charge forward with the ball from the right channel with such conviction. When Lukaku got going, there was no stopping him.

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His goal return was pretty ridiculous in Serie A and based on the start to life back at Stamford Bridge, the signs were good. Though as the season dragged on, Lukaku faced some setbacks and tensions arose through a controversial interview, it was clear that the dream had hit a harsh wall of reality.

Maybe Lukaku's failure represents the change in elite football over the last five years. That big clubs can no longer just rely on superstars to solve wider systemic issues within their squad. Manchester United and PSG perfectly represent this in different ways when you look at the number of marquee additions they have made in recent windows.

Todd Boehly walks into Chelsea and already faces one of the most awkward transfer situations the club has ever faced. What do you do with a £97m player who looks out of place in Thomas Tuchel's system, has underperformed and is impossible to sell for a permanent fee getting anywhere close to what was originally