Romelu Lukaku has agreed to a wage cut to try and facilitate a loan exit from Chelsea to Roma.
After failing to find a permanent buyer for Lukaku, who has rejected multiple approaches from Saudi Arabia throughout the summer, Chelsea have begrudgingly decided to let Lukaku depart on loan once again.
Roma soon emerged as the likeliest landing spot for Lukaku, but the Belgian’s high wages and Chelsea’s refusal to pay a penny towards his earnings away from the club threatened to complicate proceedings.
To try and facilitate a move, Lukaku has agreed to cut nearly a third of his salary and has shaken hands with Roma over a temporary contract at the Stadio Olimpico.
However, Chelsea also want a sizeable loan fee and have not yet reached an agreement with Roma.
Chelsea are seeking £9m to part ways with Lukaku and Roma, who have limited flexibility when it comes to Financial Fair Play, have only offered around half that figure thus far.
The two clubs remain hopeful of reaching an agreement and there is a confidence that a deal will be struck before the transfer window closes on Thursday.
