Lukaku Set To Be Offered As Bait For Costa

Lukaku Set To Be Offered As Bait For Costa

Romelu Lukaku has enjoyed a productive season-long loan at Everton where he has scored 16 goals in the Premier League to help the Toffees finish above Man United and Spurs in fifth position. However, he does not have a Chelsea future with Mourinho ready to offload him and buy a more experienced and prolific striker.

Costa is the name that has been reverberating around Stamford Bridge over the last few weeks with many believing he is Mourinho’s number one target for the summer, according to a report published by the Daily Mail recently.

The Brazil-born forward has enjoyed a superlative season with Atletico, who are close to completing a dream double of La Liga and the Champions League. Costa has been a vital cog in their machine and he has scored 36 goals in all competitions for the club.

The 25-year-old has been widely linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer with Atletico coach Diego Simeone accepting he has no power in blocking a move. The striker’s release clause is set at £32 million, which Chelsea are prepared to match.

The London club are also ready to offer Lukaku in part-exchange to get their man. Do you think Lukaku deserves a chance in the Chelsea first-team to prove his potential or should he be moved on whether as part of the Costa deal or to another club like Everton?