Inter And Chelsea Set To Battle For Anderlecht Starlet Romelu Lukaku - Report

Anderlecht's Romelu Lakaku may find himself in a tug of war between Inter and Chelsea...

By Adam Scime

Romelu Lukaku, Anderlecht (Getty Images)
Inter and Chelsea are interested in securing the services of Anderlecht starlet Romelu Lukaku, according to tuttomercatoweb.

The 17-year-old, who was top-scorer in Belgium last season, is considered one of the top rising stars in European football and has a very bright future ahead of him.

Despite plenty of interest this past year from numerous European clubs, the starlet has already decided to remain with the Belgian champions until at least the summer of 2011 in order to finish school.

However next summer it appears the door is open for both Chelsea and Inter, who are aiming to strengthen themselves in attack. The Nerazzurri have yet to replace striker Mario Balotelli, who left for Manchester City, while two of Chelsea's most prolific strikers - Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka - are both in their 30's and might only have a handful of years of top level football left in them.


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