Chelsea dismiss Romelu Lukaku loan enquiry from Juventus
Chelsea have knocked back an enquiry from Juventus over a loan deal for wantaway striker Romelu Lukaku, 90min understands. Lukaku has just returned from a loan spell with Inter and is set to leave Chelsea in the coming weeks after being left out of Mauricio Pochettino's squad for the pre-season tour of the United States. Inter had been leading the charge for his signature but shockingly abandoned their lengthy pursuit of the striker amid suspicions that he had been negotiating with Juventus, despite Lukaku claiming both privately and publicly that he would never entertain a move to another Italian side. Former Inter teammate Lautaro Martinez recently admitted he was 'disappointed' with Lukaku's behaviour this summer. Juventus are interested in signing Lukaku and have reached out to Chelsea over a possible loan deal, and while the Blues are welcoming discussions about the Belgian, they are not currently entertaining a temporary deal. READ MORE FROM 90MIN'S TALKING...