“He love to join Saudi Arabia” £51m Chelsea player now ‘very likely’ to move to , Saudi Arabia he’s already been approached
Chelsea appears poised to transfer one of their players to the Saudi Pro League during the upcoming summer window.
Since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over, Chelsea has been involved in significant dealings with clubs from Saudi Arabia. In 2022, they parted ways with Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy, selling them to Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli respectively. Additionally, N’Golo Kante joined Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.
Now, it seems another player from Chelsea could be on the verge of moving to Saudi Arabia. With profit and sustainability regulations in mind, it’s probable that Chelsea will need to offload some assets this summer.
🚨🎯 Romelu #Lukaku is emerging among the main targets of the Saudi League.
🗣️ The PIF already approached the 🇧🇪 ST and also #Chelsea, which want to sell Romelu – now on loan at #ASRoma – permanently.
📈 To date, a move to 🇸🇦 appears to be a very likely scenario. 🐓⚽ #CFC pic.twitter.com/fAqaSDKdCE
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) April 7, 2024
There’s speculation surrounding a Chelsea player’s potential move to a Saudi Arabian club. Currently, Chelsea has several players out on loan, including Kepa Arrizabalaga and Romelu Lukaku. Kepa is expected to return to Chelsea at the end of the season rather than extending his stay at Real Madrid, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Meanwhile, journalist Rudy Galetti suggests that Lukaku is likely to move to Saudi Arabia, with PIF already expressing interest. Chelsea values Lukaku at €60m (£51m), but they may need to adjust their asking price, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
There’s also the possibility of Lukaku remaining at Roma, provided they can meet the financial requirements. The Belgian striker has had a successful stint at the Stadio Olimpico, scoring 18 goals in nearly 40 appearances, with 10 in Serie A alone. Some argue that Chelsea should retain Lukaku, as Darren Bent recently stated it’s a “no-brainer.” However, Lukaku’s loan move suggests his preference lies elsewhere, indicating his reluctance to stay at Chelsea.
