Football rumours: Romelu Lukaku looking to extend stay in Italy

Inter Milan are expected to renew Lukaku’s loan deal for another year.
Football rumours: Romelu Lukaku looking to extend stay in Italy

By PA Sport Staff

Romelu Lukaku has reportedly ruled out a return to Chelsea when his loan at Inter Milan expires in the summer. Italian paper La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the 29-year-old striker has no desire to return to London any time soon, with club bosses at the Serie A side said to want to renew his loan deal for the 2023-24 season.

The same paper says Manchester United and Manchester City are tracking Inter’s 23-year-old defender Alessandro Bastoni. Tottenham are also reported to be interested in the Italian, who could be available for around £50million.

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