Lukaku to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia? Chelsea flop meets with Al-Hilal chiefs ahead of potential transfer

Lukaku looking to leave Chelsea

Lukaku to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia? Chelsea flop meets with Al-Hilal chiefs ahead of potential transfer

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 11:19 - 13.06.2023

Saudi Pro league giants Al-Hilal are reportedly in talks to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.

Romelu Lukaku has reportedly been offered a two-year deal worth €50million from Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal.

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Lukaku's loan spell at Inter Milan from Chelsea will come to an end in a matter of weeks and there is little to no indication that he will reignite his Stamford Bridge career with the Blues actively scouring the market for a new striker.

The Belgian forward left Stamford Bridge under controversial circumstances last summer after giving an interview to Italian media revealing his desire to return to Serie A barely six months after his big-money move.

Saudi move for Lukaku?

Romelu Lukaku in action for Inter Milan

Now according to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are willing to let Lukaku go but will demand at least €50million to sell the 30-year-old.

The report further states that Al-Hilal are reluctant to pay the Blues' asking price and will negotiate with Chelsea chairman Todd Boehy in a bid to lower the fee.

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