Chelsea's squad has undergone a sea change this summer, with a total of 19 players released, but the squad is still large at over 30 men. Team leader Pjetmanu is working to continue streamlining the squad before the transfer window closes. Among them, three players who are regarded as "leftovers" - Lukaku, Herschel O'Doul and Maranshaya - have been sent down to the U21s for training, according to internal sources. Chelsea even plans to dispose of Lukaku at a low price or even in the form of a loan.
According to the London Evening Standard, there has been no communication between Lukaku and the club's management since Poujitenou took over. The Belgian striker is also determined to return to Serie A, but negotiations with Juventus have stalled. Originally, Chelsea had hoped for the intervention of the Saudi club, but Hilal, who had been interested in signing the player, had already signed Fulham striker Alexandre Mizouwick not long ago, which made Lukaku's transfer path even more difficult.
