Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea home in on Romelu Lukaku
Chelsea are considering raising the stakes in the bid to land Belgium whizkid Romelu Lukaku.[LNB]Despite Andre Villas-Boas' claims that they are not desperate for reinforcements up front, the Blues are set to offer an improved deal for the Anderlecht star.[LNB]Chelsea have already bid ?18million for Lukaku but they are willing to up that cash offer, as well as raising the surprise possibility of Daniel Sturridge joining on loan.[LNB] Powerhouse: Lukaku has incredible athletic and physical ability for his age[LNB] Sportsmail revealed on Saturday that Anderlecht general manager Herman van Holsbeeck was in London for talks with Chelsea about a fee for a player dubbed the new Didier Drogba.[LNB]The negotiations led to an opening offer that should clear the way for the 18-year-old to fulfil a lifelong ambition.[LNB]Sources close to Anderlecht believe abid will soon be accepted and that Lukaku's agent Christophe Henrotay will begin talks over personal terms, which should be a formality, after the powerfully built star made no secret of his wish to join Chelsea. [LNB] Luk-y guy: Belgian teen sensation Lukaku is a target for Chelsea[LNB]Lukaku's capture will raise questionsover the futures of Drogba and Nicolas Anelka, although both seem keen to stay for another season at least.[LNB]Anelka has confirmed he plans to run down the final year of his contract rather than leave this summer. It is unclear how Villas-Boas will accommodate all his strikers given the wealth of talent at his disposal.[LNB]When asked about Lukaku, he said: 'Hehad a magnificent season in Belgium but I can't comment on the speculation. Let's wait and see if it becomes a reality.[LNB] Belgian dip: Chelsea have already signed Lukaku's compatriot Thibaut Courtois this summer[LNB]'On the decision to bring in another forward, at the moment, I don't think we need to.'[LNB]Sturridge accepting a proposed loan move to Belgium remains unlikely. After impressing on loan at Bolton last season, he is now desperate for regular first-team football.[LNB]But with Euro 2012 approaching on thehorizon, he is likely to want to join another Barclays Premier League side in order to catch the eye of Fabio Capello.[LNB] Chelsea make ?18m move for Lukaku with Belgian sensation on verge of Blues moveChelsea in talks over ?18m move for Anderlecht striker LukakuWith a little bit of luck! Chelsea keen to finalise deal for striking sensation LukakuEXCLUSIVE: Chelsea to meet with Anderlecht as Lukaku deal nears completion[LNB]
