Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea keen to finalise deal for striker Romelu Lukaku
ShareAnderlecht have confirmed for the first time they and Chelsea are in discussions over Romelu Lukaku moving to Stamford Bridge.[LNB]And the transfer could involve Kevin De Bruyne joining the Brussels club on loan, with the midfielder admitting he was keen to leave Genk for the Blues and be farmed back out to his native Belgium.[LNB]Lukaku, 18, has long been linked with Chelsea, who he has confessed to support.[LNB] London calling? Lukaku (left) could soon be a Chelsea player[LNB]Rumours have been rife that Anderlecht general manager Herman van Holsbeeck had visited London to thrash out a deal with the Barclays Premier League club.And he has now confirmed that he has been in talks with them, in addition to other clubs, amid reports Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham are also interested in the teenager.Van Holsbeeck revealed: 'There is still a long way to go in the negotiations.'We are indeed negotiating with Chelsea, but there are other clubs we are talking to.'[LNB] In from the start? Lukaku will compete with Blues strikers Drogba (right) and Torres for a starting berth[LNB]Van Holsbeeck refused to put a timescale on any deal, saying: 'It could happen in the next half hour, it could take until August 31 - that is football.'Lukaku's Belgium team-mate De Bruyne could be used as a makeweight in any deal, with the 19-year-old midfielder revealing that would be acceptable to him were he to sign for Chelsea.'I have had time to think about my future and I would love to join Chelsea, but the important thing next season is that I play.;With Chelsea, there is not that guarantee, but there would be at Anderlecht and they would be an ideal springboard for me.'I know Genk are in the Champions League but they must get through two rounds anyway, and if I can improve sporting wise and obviously financially, then I hope Genk will not put any obstacles in my way.'[LNB] Next in line? Modric (left) has also been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge[LNB]Chelsea are continuing to make moves in the transfer market, despite having been without a manager for almost a month.Wednesday saw them have a reported ?22million bid rejected for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric, an offer they will have to increase significantly to stand any chance of prising him away from White Hart Lane.The Blues' managerial vacancy could soon be filled, with Turkey boss Guus Hiddink reportedly set to return to Stamford Bridge if a compensation package with his current employers can be agreed.[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Modric fight! City plan ?30m raid to see off Chelsea in race for Spurs aceLuka is not for sale! Redknapp tells Chelsea to forget Modric after Spurs reject ?22m bidBayern Munich could turn to Chelsea's Alex if they fail to land Jerome BoatengAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Luka Modric Places: London, Turkey, Belgium
