Chelsea flop Lukaku offered to SHOCK Champions League club

James Shearman

• Updated: 25 Aug 2023 18:47 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku has been offered to Barcelona, reports Italian journalist Matteo Moretto.

However, he is certain that La Blaugrana have absolutely no interest in signing the Belgium international.

Lukaku has not been a part of Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino's plane since he arrived in the summer.

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The 30-year-old's relationship with the club is said to be beyond repair and Pochettino hasn't even spoken with him.

It would be best for all parties if Lukaku could find a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge.

But that has been a struggle so far, as it seems nobody (including Barcelona) is prepared to buy him.

Lukaku's Chelsea future

Chelsea continue to look at solutions as to how to get Lukaku off their books before the transfer deadline, with Pochettino’s side now considering a temporary solution for the Belgium international.

Lukaku has been linked with several transfers this summer but each permanent deal has broken down one by one.

As it stands, The Telegraph reports that Jose Mourinho's Roma are now in pole position to land the forward.

Chelsea were willing to sell the 30-year-old to the Saudi Pro League, but the player turned down the move.

He was more interested in staying with Europe, where he held talks with Inter that failed when the Nerazzurri learned he was also holding secret transfer discussions with Juventus.

The Turin side have been keen on landing the forward but have been unable to agree terms on a deal with Chelsea as they need to offload Dusan Vlahovic before Lukaku can be signed.