Chelsea have all but completed the signing of Everton striker Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku, who scored 25 Premier League goals for the Toffees last season, has been heavily linked with a return to Stamford Bridge. The Belgium international joined Everton for £28million from Chelsea in 2014, but his goalscoring qualities have since attracted interest from Antonio Conte. Conte is keen to bolster his ranks as he bids to build a squad capable of coping with the dual demands of a Premier League title defence and Champions League football next season. Express Sport understands Lukaku has prompted interest from a host of European clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

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But it appears as if Chelsea are in pole position for his signature after Lukaku made it clear he will not be remaining at Goodison Park next season. The Daily Mirror claim a deal for Lukaku to seal a sensational return to west London is all but done. Show Player It is said the Blues will pay Everton £70million for his services and he will replace Diego Costa. Costa's future at Chelsea looks bleak after he revealed last week that Conte texted him to say he is no longer part of his plans. Speaking after Spain's 2-2 draw in Colombia, Costa said: “Antonio Conte has told me by message that I will not continue with Chelsea and that’s it. “My relationship with the coach has been bad this season and it is clear that he does not want me on the team.

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