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Inter Milan president Steven Zhang 'holding up loan deal for Romelu Lukaku because he is not willing to meet Chelsea's demands'... with the Blues 'asking the Italian club to pay £8.6m upfront and cover all of the striker's £325,000-a-week wages'

Inter Milan's loan deal for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is reportedly being held up by the Italian club's president Steven Zhang.

The Belgian only left the San Siro last summer as the Blues paid £97.5million for him, but a return is on the cards after a disastrous season in west London.

New Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is convinced Lukaku's departure is best for all parties as the 29-year-old has made it clear how determined he is to leave.

Inter Milan president Steven Zhang is reportedly holding up the loan deal for Romelu Lukaku
A Chelsea exit seems inevitable after the Belgian's disastrous season at Stamford Bridge

According to The Athletic, the Blues are hoping to finalise the loan but the deal rests on Zhang coming round to the terms proposed.