Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has reacted to transfer talks with Juventus, saying that the deal will not be completed.
Lukaku is looking to leave Chelsea on a permanent basis this summer following his season-long loan at Inter Milan – but is struggling to find a new club.
His initial preference was to remain at Inter but last season’s Champions League finalists were reluctant to meet Chelsea’s £40m asking price.
That saw fellow Italian side Juventus enter talks to sign the Belgium international striker.
Juventus supporters staged a protest over the club’s push to sign Lukaku and the 30-year-old has now appeared to suggest that a move to Turin is now off.
“I don’t think the deal will go through,’ Lukaku was captured saying in a clip which has gone viral on social media.
The video appeared to be taken outside the Anderlecht training ground – with Lukaku asked about a possible move to Juventus by an Inter fan.
Lukaku was left out of Chelsea’s pre-season tour and does not appear to be in Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.
