Pundit issues ‘100%’ verdict on Tottenham signing Lukaku in ‘£100m’ deal
Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed there is no chance of Tottenham signing Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Aston Villa and England attacker claimed Lukaku will be reintegrated at Chelsea after his controversial interview.
The striker told Sky Italy on New Year’s Eve he was “not happy” with his situation at Stamford Bridge.
On Sunday (2 January), Italian outlet Gazetta Dello Sport reported he may now look to force a move to Tottenham to reunite with Antonio Conte.
Lukaku made a public apology for his comments via Chelsea TV on Tuesday (4 January) where he insisted he will do everything to regain the trust of supporters.
“There is 100 per cent chance of it not happening,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.
“That’s just a ridiculous rumour. If Chelsea are going to sell Lukaku they’re going to want exactly £100million. Spurs are not going to spend that, not when they’ve got Harry Kane as a striker.
“No chance of it happening.
“I think Lukaku’s situation at Chelsea will be solved. He’ll probably score in the FA Cup game and it will all be forgotten.
“The club will see Lukaku as an important player, he’s now apologised. You move on.
“What he’s done is not enough to banish him, he will be back playing.”
Lukaku re-signed for Chelsea from Inter Milan in the summer for a £97.5million fee after winning Serie A with Conte.
The 28-year-old scored 64 times and provided 16 assists in 95 games across all competitions for Inter.
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