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Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku is reportedly set to join Chelsea, and the deal is expected to be announced soon. The Belgian was keen on staying at Inter Milan, but the club's plans for the future changed his mind, and he is now set for a return to Stamford Bridge.
Inter Milan have reportedly accepted a £97M bid from Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku, and the striker is set to complete the move soon. Notably, the San Siro-based side played a friendly last night against Parma, and the Belgian was not in the squad.
Inter Milan will still have Lautaro Martinez, Martín Adrián Satriano Costa and Andrea Pinamonti on their books, but will be looking to sign an experienced replacement for Romelu Lukaku. This season, the defending Serie A champions will need an out-and-out goalscorer who can complement Lautaro Martinez upfront.
Reports suggest Inter Milan have a few names on their target list and that they are working on getting one of them signed this week.
On that note, here are
5 strikers Inter Milan should target as Romelu Lukaku's replacement:
#5 Dusan Vlahovic
Dusan Vlahovic, the 21-year-old striker from Fiorentina, has to be the leading man on Inter's target list this summer. The Serbian was outstanding in Serie A last season and scored 21 goals for his side.
In the 37 appearances for Fiorentina, Dusan Vlahovic led their attack and finished with 3 assists as well. He finished just 3 goals behind Romelu Lukaku and had 2.3 shots per game, a very similar stat to the Belgian.
Should Inter sign Dusan Vlahovic, they could easily have the best young striker pairing right now, as Lautaro Martinez is just 23-years-old. The Serbian's physicality and the Argentine's pace should be enough to help Inter fight for the crown once again.
Reports suggest Fiorentina have set a price tag of €60 million on the Serbian.
#4 Duván Zapata
Duván Zapata did not enjoy a great season with Atalanta but still managed to score 15 goals in Serie A. The striker has also registered 9 assists in his 37 appearances for the club.
The Colombian is 30-years-old but has a few years left in him in the top flight. If Inter are looking for an experienced striker, who has played in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, Duván Zapata fits their bill perfectly.
Atalanta are reportedly open to selling the striker, which should make things easier for Inter to wrap things up.
#3 Moussa Dembele
A few months ago, Moussa Dembele was one of the most in-demand strikers in football. However, things have changed quickly, and the Frenchman is no longer a target for the clubs who were chasing him.
Atletico Madrid signed him on loan in January with a view of signing him permanently this summer. Diego Simeone saw the Frenchman as the ideal replacement for Diego Costa, but the Lyon striker did not impress.
Moussa Dembele is now back at Lyon and is leading their attack in Ligue 1. They have brought him back into their starting XI after Memphis Depay joined Barcelona following the expiry of his contract.
Inter Milan should take a gamble and get Moussa Dembele if he is available for less than any of their top targets.
#2 Diego Costa
If Inter are looking for a short-term replacement for Romelu Lukaku and do not want to spend a lot, Diego Costa is their man. The Spaniard is still a free agent and is looking to move to a top-flight side this summer.
He was released by Atletico Madrid last year and has been out of action for nearly eight months. However, the former Chelsea striker has the hunger to get back on the pitch, and should Inter give him a chance, he could look to grab it with both hands.
Inter's arch rivals - AC Milan - are going into the season with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud as their top strikers, and Inter would not be far behind if they can manage to get Diego Costa.
#1 Edin Dzeko
Edin Dzeko has been a target for Inter ever since Antonio Conte took over 2 years back. The Italian manager is no longer at the club, but they might just bring in his top target.
Inter need a striker who can deliver at the big stage and someone who has the experience to guide the youngster coming through. Edin Dzeko should be their ideal match as he has been in top form at AS Roma.
The former Manchester City striker is reportedly available this summer as new manager Jose Mourinho looks to add a fresh face to his squad.
Inter should do their best to land the Bosnian striker as he can help Lautaro Martinez take his game to the next level. Moreover, he can help the likes of Martín Adrián Satriano Costa and Andrea Pinamonti develop well without taking away their time in the first team.
Who do you think Inter should sign as Romelu Lukaku's replacement? Let us know in the comments section below!
