Inter Milan want to extend Lukaku’s loan

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Nick JuddTransfer author

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TOP STORY: Inter to extend Lukaku loan

Internazionale are keen to extend Romelu Lukaku’s loan for another season, as Gazzetta dello Sport report that parent club Chelsea have made it clear they are not interested in him returning to Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku joined Chelsea from Inter for £97.5million in August 2021 but endured a tough first season and returned to Italy in June this year.

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Lukaku also had a tough World Cup, sitting on the sidelines for most of Belgium’s season recovering from injury. In his last game, coming on as a substitute against Croatia, he missed four high-profile chances before his country was eliminated from the competition.

Lukaku has only played five games in all competitions for the Nerazzurri this season due to a combination of hamstring and ankle problems.

He returns to Inter from Qatar and the club are ready to get him in shape ahead of a move to Serie A, where they are eleven points behind runaway leaders Napoli.

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Chelsea are reportedly not interested in Romelu Lukaku returning to the club, which is why Inter Milan have asked for a loan extension. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

PAPER GOSSIP

– Dutch aviator Cody Gakpo says he will decide his future after the World Cup, according to Athletic. The 23-year-old has scored three goals in four games in Qatar and national team-mate Virgil van Dijk has hinted Gakpo is ready for a move to a big club.

– Lille and Canada star Jonathan David is keen on a move to the Premier League and has made a ‘come get me’ plea to both Manchester United and Chelsea. That’s according to the Sun, who believe the striker, who has scored nine goals in France this season, is keen to capitalize on his burgeoning reputation and land a move to one of England’s top clubs.

– Wolverhampton Wanderers’ new manager Julen Lopetegui wants to sign Argentina left-back Marcos Acuna, according to the Sun. Lopetegui spent two seasons at Seville’s Acuna so will know how to get the best out of the 31-year-old and he is looking for new recruits to take on the challenge of lifting Wolves from the root of the Premier League table.

– Memphis Depay arrived in Qatar without much regular football this season but according to Calciomercato he could leave Barcelona amid AS Roma interest. Depay scored his 43rd goal in 85 games in the Netherlands’ 3-1 win over USA in the last 16, reportedly enough to make Jose Mourinho consider a move for the 28-year-old forward.

– Chelsea are turning their attention to a number of young midfielders as the Blues struggle to reach an agreement with N’Golo Kante, whose existing contract expires next summer. An Italian journalist says so Fabrizio Romano, who admits that while Kante, 31, would love to stay in London, no deal has yet been reached, leaving the door open for the Frenchman to exit on a free transfer next summer. Romano suggests Kante could go to Barcelona.