Inter Milan are reportedly looking into a potential second loan deal to keep Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku at the Italian club.
Lukaku was allowed to return to Inter last summer after failing to justify his £97.5m price tag during his first season back at Stamford Bridge and failing to adapt to Thomas Tuchel’s brand of football.
After starring for the Italian giants during their Serie A title triumph in 2020-21, much was expected of the Belgium international in his second stint at San Siro.
However, the 29-year-old has failed to replicate his previous form in Italy’s top flight, which has been hampered by injuries in the first half of the season.
As a result, Lukaku has only four starts and four substitute appearances in Serie A and the Champions League, contributing two goals and one assist.
Although Lukaku could improve from now until the end of May, Inter are aware that they have not gotten value for money, despite the fact that the current agreement is a loan.
If reports are to be believed, the financial terms are unlikely to change if Inter extends Lukaku’s loan for a second year, as is currently expected.
According to Tuttosport, club officials intend to try to change the terms so that they are more favourable to them.
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Currently, it is claimed that Inter would be required to pay €8m (£7m) plus €3m (£2.6m), but this appears to be a proposal that they want to reduce.
Unless Lukaku significantly improves during the second half of 2022-23, both clubs face a difficult period of negotiations.
Lukaku’s contract with Chelsea runs until 2026.
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