Juventus join race for Lukaku

Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport has learned that Juventus are keeping close tabs on Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.

The Bianconeri boss Antonio Conte plans to shake up his attacking options this summer and the club have already been linked with moves for Alvaro Morata and Alexis Sanchez.

Tuttosport understands that Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku is also on the wish list following an impressive season while on loan at Everton.

Juventus will attempt to sign the Belgium international on loan with an option to buy, but it remains to be seen if his current employers will be interested in such an arrangement.

Seeing as how the 21-year-old does not feature in the first team plans of Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, it is believed he should be available for sale in the summer transfer window.

In the absence of Christian Benteke, Romelu Lukaku will be the starting striker for Belgium at the 2014 World Cup, and he is 2/1 to be top team goalscorer at the tournament finals.