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Chelsea 'want Lautaro Martinez as part of Romelu Lukaku's loan to Inter Milan with the club also eyeing up Milan Skrinar and Alessandro Bastoni'... as the £98m Belgian continues to push for an exit from Stamford Bridge

Chelsea are seeking a 'counterpart' as part of Romelu Lukaku's loan to Inter Milan, with Lautaro Martinez a possible target, according to reports.

The £98million Belgian forward is unsettled at Stamford Bridge and looks certain to seal a temporary exit from the club this summer - with reports suggesting new owner Todd Boehly is ready to sanction Lukaku's return to Inter - providing they stump up a £21m loan fee.

But Chelsea are also exploring the possibility of bringing a player in from Inter as part of the deal and are keen on signing one of three players - Martinez, Lukaku's former strike partner, Milan Skriniar and Alessandro Bastoni, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.