Lukaku refuses to play in Inter Milan friendly ahead of Chelsea move

Romelu Lukaku has requested not to be considered by Inter Milan for Sunday’s friendly against Parma.

A reported £100 million-plus move to Chelsea for Lukaku is now edging closer.

Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla reports Lukaku has refused to play for his current club in their pre-season friendly against Parma with a return to Chelsea imminent.

And a phone call is reportedly planned between Inter and Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia to complete the deal.

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Lukaku made 10 appearances for Chelsea between 2011 and 2014 before being sold to Everton by former Blues boss Jose Mourinho.

His 24 goals in 30 appearances for Inter played a big role in their Scudetto winning campaign last season.