Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has provided an update on transfer talks with Juventus, insisting that the deal will not be completed.
Lukaku is looking to leave English Premier League side Chelsea on a permanent basis this summer transfer window.
The Belgian spent last season on loan at Inter Milan.
Lukaku’s initial preference was to remain at Inter Milan, but the Serie A giants were reluctant to meet Chelsea’s £40 million asking price for the player.
As a result, Juventus entered talks to sign Lukaku this summer.
But Juventus supporters staged a protest over the club’s push to sign Lukaku, and the former Manchester United star has now appeared to suggest that a move to the Old Lady is now off.
“I don’t think the deal will go through”, Lukaku was captured saying in a video when asked about a possible move to Juventus by an Inter Milan fan.
The video has gone viral on social media.
Lukaku’s current contract with Chelsea will expire in 2026.
The 30-year-old was left out of Chelsea’s pre-season tour a few days ago.
