Chelsea are all set to offload Romelu Lukaku in the summer for a deal that was agreed privately with the player’s agent last year.

Chelsea set to part ways with Lukaku

Blues agreed private deal with the player’s agent

Striker on loan at Roma this season

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are willing to sell the Belgian forward for a transfer fee of £38m (€44m) in the upcoming window. The player’s exit clause was decided between the Premier League giants and his representative last summer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Teams from across the world, including his current club AS Roma – where he is on a year-long loan – can trigger the clause to sign him permanently ahead of the 2024/25 season. He has reportedly drawn interest from several Saudi Pro League sides.

DID YOU KNOW?

The former Manchester United and Inter player has enjoyed a successful loan spell in Italy in the current season having scored 20 goals across all competitions in 44 appearances and provided four assists for Daniele De Rossi’s side.