In a surprising turn of events, Romelu Lukaku's anticipated transfer from Chelsea to Juventus seems to be hanging in the balance. The Belgian striker's future at Stamford Bridge has been the subject of intense speculation over the summer, with Juventus previously appearing to be the most likely destination. However, recent reports suggest that the Serie A giants are not currently prioritizing a move for Lukaku.
According to The Hard Tackle, Juventus have agreed on a fee with Chelsea for Lukaku, but the player himself is still waiting in the wings. The Italian club's interest in the striker was well-documented, but it appears that the transfer may not be as imminent as previously thought.
The Chelsea Chronicle reports that Lukaku is now unlikely to get the transfer away from Chelsea that he is hoping for. Juventus are reportedly not looking to prioritize a move for the Belgian this summer, and instead believe their business could be done for the summer. This leaves Lukaku in a precarious position, as his future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain.
Lukaku, who was left on the bench for the Champions League final against Manchester City, was reportedly angered to the point where he was considering if he actually wanted a permanent move. He instead seemed to prefer a move to Juventus, and negotiated with them in the week leading up to the final in Istanbul.
However, it has now been claimed that the Serie A side are not keen on making the transfer at this stage, and could even be finished with their business. This seemingly leaves only Saudi Arabia as the player's realistic opportunity to get out of West London. He has been hesitant to accept any of those proposals up to now this summer.
The quality of the league is certainly improving, and a move over there is likely to see him face up against a number of his former Chelsea teammates. As the transfer window continues, it remains to be seen where Lukaku will end up, but for now, a move to Juventus appears to be off the table.
