Romelu Lukaku’s potential return to Inter Milan has taken an interesting turn as the Italian club has reportedly offered Chelsea €30 million plus add-ons in their latest bid to secure the striker’s services for the upcoming season. Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio provided the update during a live broadcast of his show, L’Interista.

Chelsea had previously rejected Inter’s initial offer for Lukaku, which amounted to around €25 million for a permanent transfer. The Blues had made it clear that they were not interested in entertaining any more loan deals for the player. However, the initial cash offer from Inter was deemed insufficient by Chelsea, who are holding out for a higher sum. Follow your favourite Serie A team with attractive betting odds from Nextbet. 

In response to Chelsea’s rejection, Inter has returned with an improved bid. According to Di Marzio’s report, the new offer consists of €30 million plus additional payments based on performance. The inclusion of add-ons in the deal could potentially bring Inter closer to Chelsea’s desired asking price.

Negotiations between Inter and Chelsea for Lukaku seem to be reaching a critical stage, with both clubs needing to come to a resolution soon. Lukaku has been absent from Chelsea’s training sessions, with the club granting him permission due to the ongoing transfer discussions with Inter. It would be counterproductive to involve the player in training while his future remains uncertain.

Furthermore, Lukaku has reportedly expressed his intention not to be part of Chelsea’s preseason tour in the United States. The Belgian striker’s desire is to join Inter, and he urges the clubs to accelerate the negotiation process and reach an agreement swiftly.

With Inter presenting this new offer, the ball is now in Chelsea’s court as they consider the increased bid. Inter is hopeful that this proposal will be decisive in finalizing the deal and ensuring that no other clubs, particularly Juventus, have an opportunity to swoop in for Lukaku.

As the transfer saga unfolds, fans eagerly await the outcome of the negotiations, which could see Lukaku’s return to Inter Milan and shape the upcoming season for both clubs involved. Get the latest updates from the Serie A only on Nextbet Sports.