Inter Milan expect an improved bid worth around £110million from Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku .
The Italians rejected an opening bid of £85m plus full-back Marcos Alonso for the 28-year-old Belgium striker but are willing to sell for the right price.
Chelsea have been talking to Inter after it became clear Borussia Dortmund would not budge in their stance over Erling Haaland, where ‘only a crazy offer’ would tempt them to sell.
Lukaku had said he wanted to stay with Inter where he scored 30 goals and won the Italian title last season but their financial issues dictate they must listen to substantial offers for their players.
They have already started to assess potential replacements including Atalanta’s Duvan Zapata and Tottenham target Dusan Vlahovic at Fiorentina.
Lukaku is aware of the situation and has expressed a willingness to move back to Chelsea if the clubs can reach an agreement.
Chelsea have issues in front of goal with Timo Werner failing to find his touch so far. They have already sold Olivier Giroud to AC Milan while Tammy Abraham has interest from Aston Villa, West Ham, Arsenal and Atalanta.