Lukaku would be a perfect fit at Chelsea, claims Lampard

Romelu Lukaku would be a perfect summer signing for champions Chelsea, according to the club’s record goal scorer Frank Lampard.

Striker Diego Costa appears to be heading for the exit door at Stamford Bridge and that would leave manager Antonio Conte looking for a new forward.

Lukaku left Chelsea in 2014 after seeing his chances restricted, but after proving to be one of the best strikers in the Premier League at Everton is now being linked with a potential return to west London.

Any move for Lukaku could cost Chelsea in the region of £100million and £150,000 per week, but Lampard thinks it would be good business for the club.

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“I think that what he has done over the last two or three years is very good. Chelsea bought him as a youngster and maybe it was too early or maybe he didn’t get the chances then.

“But I love his attitude – the way he plays. He is very determined. I remember training with him. He was always practising.

“He deserves the best and if you are talking about Chelsea and if Diego Costa does move on, they want to get someone like for like in the style of a big front man to score goals, then Lukaku has proved he can do that.”

Lukaku scored 26 goals from 39 appearances in all competitions for Everton last season, and has thrived in his key player role at Goodison Park.

But he struggled to achieve such a prolific return during his early days as a Chelsea player, failing to hit the back of the net during his 15 senior appearances for the club.