Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku 'to refuse Newcastle or AC Milan transfers this summer despite play-time frustrations'

ROMELU LUKAKU is set to snub transfer offers from Newcastle and AC Milan, according to reports.

The Belgian's future is unclear after struggling to adapt to Chelsea since his £97.5million move last summer.

Lukaku has spent much of the second half of the season as a substitute and the Blues could let him go in the summer.

But finding a suitor could prove difficult due to the transfer fee involved and Lukaku's wages.

Newcastle are one of a few teams who could afford the striker but Lukaku is not keen on the Magpies, report The Evening Standard.

It is also believed he would reject a move to Milan as he does not want to upset Inter fans – having already angered many with his departure from the club last year.

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Lukaku even gave an interview to Sky Italia explaining how much he loves Inter while also criticising Chelsea's play style – which saw him dropped by Thomas Tuchel.

But Inter fans responded by claiming they do not want the forward to return – leaving Lukaku short on options.

Bayern Munich could be a possibility if Robert Lewandowski leaves – the Pole has been heavily linked to Barcelona.

Barca are also believed to have an eye on Lukaku and could make a move if they fail to land Lewandowski or Erling Haaland.

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It looks likely Haaland will end up at Manchester City which means Barcelona could swoop for Lukaku.

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