Why Chelsea can’t sell Lukaku this summer

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has said Belgium international Romelu Lukaku will remain at Chelsea next season.

Merson in his statement gave a reason why the Blues cannot sell the struggling striker this summer.

The former Arsenal star said Chelsea have no choice but to keep Lukaku, who has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku has lost his place as a key player this season as he struggles for game time at the West London club.

Recall that Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge in a £97.5m transfer deal from Inter Milan last summer.

So far this season, the Belgium international has scored just five goals in the Premier League.

And Merson expects Lukaku to stay at Chelsea for at least one more season.

“Chelsea have not got much choice but to keep going with Romelu Lukaku,” Merson told Sky Sports.

“They are getting sold, they have not got any money, they can’t be buying people for £100m and selling them for half that.

“That ain’t happening. For me, I think he will be staying there, and hopefully, he kicks on next season.”