Tottenham now in contention to sign 'unstoppable' player who Conte once made go on a diet

As per a report in Italian newspaper La Repubblica, via Sky Sports, a fresh Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim has emerged involving Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. 

Signed for £97.5million from Inter Milan (Sky Sports), Lukaku has struggled to recapture his best form back in the Premier League.

So far this season the Belgian has managed 12 goals and two assists and caused uproar in December following an interview whereby the 28-year-old discussed a difficult time settling in at Stamford Bridge.

Now a fresh claim has come from Italy suggesting a summer move could be on the horizon…

According to La Repubblica, as cited by Sky Sports, Spurs are interested in signing the powerful frontman.

A possible return to the San Siro has also been suggested but it appears that the north London club are in the mix to sign the out of favour 101-cap star.

Previously hailed as ‘unstoppable’ by Italian legend Christian Vieri, the 2020/21 Inter Milan player of the season may cut short a contract that is supposed to run until 2026 (Transfermarkt).

Lukaku spent two seasons with Tottenham boss Antonio Conte in Milan, where he made 95 appearances while scoring 64 goals and registering 16 assists.

Clearly, the Italian coach had the zeitgeist on how to get the best out of the Belgian, including tailoring his diet in order to improve output, helping the player lose half a stone (seven lbs).

Should the coach be able to rediscover the striker’s best form then this deal would be a no-brainer in order to bolster the Lilywhites’ squad.

But, with four years remaining on a deal at London rivals Chelsea and a likely astronomical asking price, transfer chief Fabio Paratici may be best served to look elsewhere for cheaper support for Harry Kane.

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