AVB: Lukaku Will Not Be Joining Chelsea

Chelsea boss Andrea Villa-Boas has confirmed the club are unlikely to move for Belgian wonderkid Romelu Lukaku.

The Anderlecht teenager was linked with a £20million move to the Premier League this summer with both Arsenal and Chelsea interested, but the new Blues boss has confirmed the club already have enough firepower.

However, the former Porto man spoke admirable about the 18-year old but believes a move for the Belgian could effect the balance within the squad.

“Lukaku had a magnificent season in Belgium,” he said.

“We are pondering every decision because we don’t want to go into the market and make mistakes.

“We have plenty of availability in terms of forwards who can play in different positions – with (Nicolas) Anelka, with (Salomon) Kalou, Didier, Torres and (Daniel) Sturridge.

“This is the reality at the moment of our squad. We need to find the correct balance and this is why pre-season is important.

“On that decision, to bring in another forward, at the moment I don’t think we will.”

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