Chelsea reject Inter, won't budge on Romelu Lukaku's valuation

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Chelsea have warned Inter that they must come closer to their £40m asking price for striker Romelu Lukaku, according to sources. </p>

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The two clubs have been negotiating Lukaku's transfer for months, with Chelsea rejecting several offers from Inter. </p>

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Chelsea are determined to recoup a significant portion of their initial £97.5m investment in the player. </p>

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Inter's attempts to secure Lukaku on loan were quickly dismissed by Chelsea, who only entertain the idea of a permanent departure. </p>

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A recent offer of around £30m from Inter has been turned down, and Chelsea are pressing Inter to increase their bid by another £10m. </p>

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Inter, constrained by a limited transfer budget, hope to avoid a hefty expenditure on Lukaku. </p>

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However, if the expected sale of Andre Onana to Manchester United materialises, it may provide Inter with more flexibility in negotiations. </p>

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Talks between the two clubs are ongoing, complicated by the fact that Chelsea still owe money to Inter from Lukaku's initial purchase in 2021. </p>

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Lukaku is willing to take a significant pay cut to facilitate the transfer. </p>

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Although there has been interest from Juventus and Saudi Arabia, Lukaku is focused on returning to Inter and is waiting for the clubs to reach an agreement. </p>

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