Chelsea round-up: Romelu Lukaku deal “almost done”; Antonio Conte denies speculation; Schalke’s Sead Kolasinac linked

Add as preferred source on Google

Sky Italia journalist Massimo Marianella has revealed that he has been informed that a move for Romelu Lukaku to west London is very close to completion as just one of several summer additions, with CalcioMercato and the Sun reporting on his quotes in which he stated:

“I think many big players will join Chelsea in the summer as Conte wants the Blues to become credible contenders for the Champions League win. I can say Lukaku’s Chelsea move is almost done deal and reports in England claim Alexis Sanchez will also play for Chelsea next season. Many other players could also arrive [at Chelsea].”

The Belgian has reportedly refused to sign a new deal at Goodison Park and could now be set for a big-money move back to the club which he first joined in England in the form of Chelsea. He never worked his way into the first team previously and was sent out on loan before joining Everton permanently.

After one of his close friends had hinted that an offer to move elsewhere could tempt him to consider an exit from the club after just one successful season, Antonio Conte has denied that he will be going anywhere as he told the press, as quoted by the Telegraph: