Serie A giants Juventus made their first contact for Chelsea striker and ex-Inter man Romelu Lukaku back in March.
Gianluca di Marzio has reported the first contact between Cristiano Guintoliโs deputy Giovanni Manna and Lukakuโs lawyer Sebastien Ledure, took place back in March. Ledure took note of interest from the Bianconeri and told Juve that they would talk about things after the Champions League final against Manchester City.
On the Monday after the final, Juve and Lukaku โshook handsโ on a potential move without Inter knowing about it. The fact that the Belgian didnโt start in the final did influence Lukakuโs decision and that is why he later made it public.
As of now, Juve are Lukakuโs only option as the swap deal involving Duลกan Vlahoviฤ isnโt taking off due to two reasons. There are technical reasons that pertain to the Growth Decree regulations and then thereโs the negotiation involving the transfer fee and the demand placed by the Old Lady.
Juve want a fee of โฌ35 million to โฌ40 million and the Belgian to sell their Serbian striker, with Chelseaโs offer still lower by at least โฌ10 million. There is a feeling that inclusion of bonuses could do the trick for the deal.
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Kaustubh Pandey | GIFN
