ROME – Lukaku is one step away from Rome, here we are. The last few hours have given an additional impetus to the conclusion of the negotiations, which in any case remain open and alive. Follow all the updates in real time.
18.20
Concerned fans on social media
On social media, Roma fans haunt each other, they are looking forward to when and if Lukaku will become the new player of the Giallorossi. They have great enthusiasm, an enthusiasm they can’t wait to unleash by welcoming Big Rum to Rome.
17:30
Friedkins plane lands in Luton
The Friedkins’ plane landed at Luton Airport. It is likely that this aircraft will be used to pick up Lukaku and then return to Rome.
17:00
Rome-Chelsea meeting expected
This is Lukaku’s waiting hours in Rome. However, the turning point could be the following: tonight and tomorrow morning, a new, decisive match between Roma and Chelsea is expected in London. It could be white smoke.
16:33
Alleged Lukaku girlfriend
Personal life front: Megan T Stallion, an American rapper born in 1995, was seen in a very intimate relationship with Lukaku at Lautaro Martinez’s wedding in Italy. At the moment, it is unclear whether there is constant flirting between them or just a beautiful friendship.
16.15
The essence of the negotiations between Lukaku and Roma
Everything moves along the axis of Italy, England and Belgium: there is trust, but now the situation also depends on Lukaku. READ ALL
15:47
Lukaku is a must
“Romelu needs it,” Ivan Zazzaroni, director of the Corriere dello Sport-Stadio, read the comment. READ ALL
15:35
Lukaku is still in Belgium. What is missing to close
Meanwhile, Lukaku is still in Belgium, in Brussels, awaiting final approval. The difference of 4.5 million between the offer of Roma (7 million) and the current salary (11.3 million) is dancing. The deal is now in the hands of the Rome and Chelsea managers, while Todd Boeli has gone to Connecticut.
15:25
Lukaku in Rome, how fans react
With anxiety skyrocketing, anticipation rising, and social media now flooded with the hashtag #Lukaku, the enthusiasm of Roma fans is unstoppable. We’re just waiting for the announcement, while reactions and comments are raging online about what’s going to be the hit of the summer. READ ALL
15:13
Working on Lukaku’s salary
The Rome-Chelsea agreement is in order, we are now working to find an agreement regarding Lukaku’s salary. The Giallorossi could go up to 7-7.5m, Big Roma must accept a pay cut as Chelsea are not willing to share in the net 11m Lukaku is receiving from the Blues.
15:05
Details of the agreement with Chelsea
Rome and Chelsea reached an agreement on a full lease, the British demand for a commitment to purchase was withdrawn. We are going for an onerous dry loan at the rate of 5 million euros. Between tonight and tomorrow morning, Roma also expect to reach an agreement to sign Lukaku.
14:55
Lukaku in Rome, step forward
Over the past few hours, important steps have been taken towards the definition of Operation Lukaku, which is getting closer to Rome. The top management of the Giallorossi and Chelsea will meet again tonight after tense talks yesterday and we are awaiting a final decision.