According to UK betting sites, Aston Villa are in the running to sign Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, after the Belgian reportedly snubbed a move to Saudi Arabia.
The former Manchester United striker has established himself as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers, scoring 121 goals in 278 Premier League appearances.
His time in England, for both Chelsea and Manchester United, caught the eye of Inter Milan and the Belgian has had a mixed impact over recent seasons – contributing to 75 goals in 97 Serie A matches.
Despite an impressive goal-tally, the 30-year-old has faced a huge amount of scrutiny over the last few years. After being loaned back to the Serie A side, after a disappointing second-spell at Chelsea.
Following these poor performances, Lukaku returned to Inter for the 2022-23 campaign, in a loan move that failed to re-ignite his career. The Italian giants reached the Champions League final, losing 1-0 to treble winners, Manchester City and the Belgian made the headlines for blocking his own teammate’s goal-bound effort.
His future has been surrounded in doubt and according to UK bookies, Aston Villa are in the running to sign the Chelsea star after he reportedly declined a move to Saudi Arabia in favour of staying in Europe.
Understand Romelu Lukaku has decided to continue in Europe despite important proposal received from Saudi. He’s NOT joining now 🚨🔵🇸🇦
Lukaku appreciated the effort but he’s not ready yet to leave European football. Inter have ball in their court — no agreement yet with Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/nHvTJmVPnl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 19, 2023
The Villains are coming off a superb season, as Unai Emery guided his side to seventh in the Premier League and earned the club spot in the Europa Conference League.
Star striker, Ollie Watkins, has been linked with a move away from Villa Park following a superb 2022-23 campaign and the England international has attracted interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Spurs.
Should the former Brentford striker leave the club then a move for Lukaku could be achievable, however, Inter are still favourites to re-sign the Belgium international, despite conflict over his price tag.
Chelsea are unwilling to loan Lukaku out again, meaning any club attempting to land his signature will need to make an offer that could reach £60m.
Romelu Lukaku Next Club Odds
Inter @ 1/2
Any Saudi Arabian club @ 7/4
Aston Villa @ 20/1
Atletico Madrid @ 25/1
Bayern Munich @ 33/1
Juventus @ 33/1
PSG @ 33/1
Real Madrid @ 33/1
Spurs @ 33/1
Newcastle @ 40/1
Barcelona @ 50/1
Man United @ 50/1
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