The fact that Lukaku rejected a transfer to Saudi Arabia and is adamant that he only wants to play for Inter next season has only made the Serie A team more fond of him.
Chelsea are happy to let Lukaku go this summer, but they have rejected Inter's attempts to obtain another loan agreement, insisting instead that Inter make a firm commitment to buying the striker altogether.
But Inter's poor financial status has proved a roadblock. The Nerazzurri are considering a loan agreement that would contain a commitment to sign Lukaku next summer because they do not currently have the funds to finance a permanent transfer.
At this point, it is believed that a loan with obligations will be reached, but because Inter is planning to sell Marcelo Brozovic to Al Nassr and is in talks with Manchester United about selling keeper Andre Onana, the Italian club may have some extra cash in the coming weeks, which would help in negotiations with Chelsea.
Nicolas Jackson of Senegal joined the Blues from Villarreal on Friday, giving them a second new face of the summer after bolstering their assault with the acquisition of Christopher Nkunku.
Jackson, 22, joined Chelsea for almost €37 million, and according to 90min, the Blues have not yet ruled out signing another high-profile striker, with Napoli's Victor Osimhen at the top of their wish list.
Chelsea also plans to add a new custodian, and at least one new midfielder is anticipated at Stamford Bridge. The top priority is Moises Caicedo of Brighton.
