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Chelsea are expected to agree a deal with Inter Milan for striker Romelu Lukaku in the next 24 hours.
They are believed to be offering £95million plus add-ons for the 28-year-old after a bid of £85m plus left back Marcos Alonso was rejected.
Earlier Inter set Chelsea a deadline of Sunday to complete a deal, with the Belgium international informing Inter boss Simone Inzaghi he was keen to go back to Stamford Bridge for a second spell.
Chelsea are thought to be within 24 hours of sealing a £95million return of Romelu Lukaku
Thomas Tuchel is desperate for a new striker as the Blues look to mount a title challenge
Chelsea are prepared to make Lukaku one of the Premier League's top earners with a basic salary of more than £350,000 a week.
Inter see Atalanta's Colombia international Duvan Zapata as a potential replacement for Lukaku — with Atalanta among several clubs interested in Tammy Abraham, who can leave Chelsea for £40m.
Chelsea and Inter are to hold further talks on Friday as they edge towards an agreement.
Inter would prefer straight cash rather than have another player as part of the deal but Chelsea may yet look to offer a different makeweight in their attempt to reach an accord with the Italian champions.
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