However, it became clear before the end of that season that Lukaku desired a return to Inter Milan. Consequently, a loan agreement was reached between the clubs. Despite a slow start upon rejoining I Nerazzurri, Lukaku went on to make a significant impact, contributing 14 goals and seven assists in all competitions. This convinced Inter Milan to make every effort to keep him in their squad.
However, reaching a compromise with Chelsea is proving to be a challenging task for Inter. The Premier League giants have reportedly expressed a desire opposite to what Inter can currently afford. Inter prefers a loan deal with an option to buy, but activating the buy option is uncertain due to their financial situation. Meanwhile, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, who are involved in the deal, aim to recoup a substantial fee.
According to 90min, there are indications that the relevant parties are willing to find a resolution to end the ongoing saga involving Lukaku. Currently, a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy seems to be the most probable option. This scenario could work for Chelsea if they can fulfill their Financial Fair Play requirements this summer.
The report also mentions the possibility of a permanent transfer if Inter Milan decides to use the funds generated from the sale of Marcelo Brozovic to Al-Nassr and a potential departure of goalkeeper Andre Onana.
