Juventus supporters protest against Romelu Lukaku transfer
Posted by  badge Boss on Jul 18, 2023 - 06:07AM
Romelu Lukaku is now open to joining Juventus after appearing set on returning to Inter (Getty)

supporters have protested against the club’s push to sign striker .

The Belgium international is seeking to leave Chelsea on a permanent basis this summer following his season-long loan at Inter but is struggling to find a new club.

Lukaku’s preference was initially to remain at Inter but last season’s finalists were reluctant to meet Chelsea’s £40 million asking price .

Juventus are now in talks with Chelsea to sign Lukaku this summer but a section of the club’s supporters have made it clear that they oppose the transfer.

A video which was filmed on Monday outside Juventus’ medical centre captured Juve fans chanting: ‘We don’t want Lukaku.’

Meanwhile, Lukaku’s representatives, Roc Nation Sports International, have hit back at reports claiming that they are considering splitting from the striker following the breakdown in negotiations with Inter.

In a message on Instagram, Roc Nation posted: ‘Fake news and irresponsible reporting must stop. Focus on the facts and the truth.’

Chelsea, meanwhile, have also been in talks with Juventus over a deal for their Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic.

It’s understood that for the the 23-year-old, who scored 14 goals in all competitions last season.

Vlahovic has also attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

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