Chelsea considers Vlahovic-Lukaku swap following £23m Ugochukwu acquisition.

Juventus is set to pursue the acquisition of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, provided the latter club manages to secure the signing of Dusan Vlahovic and pays a sum of €40m. Furthermore, West Ham United is expected to submit a fresh bid for Inter’s Gianluca Scamacca, but their pursuit of Matheus Cunha appears to have hit a dead end.

Chelsea has recently completed the signing of Lesley Ugochukwu, a talented midfielder, from Rennes for a fee of €27m (£23.2m). The London club is now faced with a crucial decision regarding a potential swap deal involving Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku, both highly sought-after strikers in European football.

While Juventus has expressed a strong interest in securing the services of Romelu Lukaku, they have made it clear that for any deal to materialize, Chelsea must be willing to accept Dusan Vlahovic as part of the agreement. Additionally, Juventus expects the English club to provide an additional payment of approximately €40m.

It should be noted that Chelsea had previously turned down opportunities to sign Dusan Vlahovic during the transfer window. However, the club is now reconsidering its stance as they actively explore various avenues to strengthen their attacking options.

The negotiations between Chelsea and Juventus are at a critical stage, with both clubs discussing the terms of the potential swap deal. The outcome of these talks will likely determine whether Romelu Lukaku returns to Italy, reuniting with his former club Juventus, or remains at Chelsea for the upcoming season.

In other news, West Ham United is making renewed efforts to secure the signature of Gianluca Scamacca from Inter. The London-based club is preparing to submit a fresh bid in hopes of bolstering their attacking options. However, it appears that their pursuit of Matheus Cunha, another target, is facing obstacles that may prevent a successful transfer.

As the summer transfer window progresses, clubs across Europe are actively involved in negotiations and strategic maneuvers to strengthen their squads. The final weeks of the transfer window promise to be filled with excitement as clubs strive to secure key signings and shape their teams for the upcoming season.

Emma Lewis

Emma Lewis