Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea's chances of signing Romelu Lukaku recede
Chelsea's chances of signing Romelu Lukaku this summer have receded after the Anderlecht striker said he is happy to remain in Belgium.[LNB]The 18-year-old has been the subject of a ?20million bid from the Stamford Bridge club as they seek to add youthful vigour to their ageing strikeforce.[LNB]But Lukaku has denied he has his heart set on a move to London.[LNB] Flying start: Romelu Lukaku scored for Anderlecht on the first day of the season[LNB]'I want to go to a club where I can develop further. It's not that I just want to be transferred to Chelsea,' he said.[LNB]'At the moment I am patient. I remain at Anderlecht and I am not thinking of a transfer.'[LNB]Lukaku added that if he did leave Anderlecht he wouldn't join a club that would then loan him on.[LNB]Recent Chelsea signing, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, was immediately sent to Atletico Madrid.[LNB] [LNB] No pressure: Lukaka (right) has been dubbed the new Didier Drogba[LNB][LNB]'When I do leave, it will not to be lent on as Thibaut Courtois has been,' Lukaku stressed.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed last month that Anderlecht general manager Herman van Holsbeeck had been 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 but there has been no movement since.[LNB]Lukaku admitted earlier this year that he dreamed of playing for Chelsea when he filled in a questionnaire for school children.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEEXCLUSIVE: Chelsea to meet with Anderlecht as Lukaku deal nears completionChelsea make ?18m move for Lukaku with Belgian sensation on verge of Blues moveAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion [LNB]
