Pulisic Set to Join AC Milan in Transfer Blitz, as Lukaku Sparks Global Interest

Chelsea’s attacking midfielder, Christian Pulisic, is reportedly on the cusp of a deal with Serie A club AC Milan, according to a recent scoop from football journalist Fabrizio Romano. At 24, Pulisic is expected to commence a fresh chapter of his career in Milan after the clubs have reportedly settled on the transfer terms.

Pulisic is in the final year of his contract with Chelsea and has expressed his sole desire to make a move to Milan. AC Milan’s latest offer has been deemed satisfactory by Chelsea, setting the stage for this high-profile transfer.

This news follows AC Milan’s recent acquisition of former Chelsea player Ruben Loftus-Cheek, demonstrating a recurring pattern of successfully extracting talent from Stamford Bridge. Former Chelsea recruits like Fikayo Tomori and Olivier Giroud have already made impressive strides in Milan.

The exact monetary details of Pulisic’s deal are still under wraps. However, it is believed that Chelsea requested approximately $32 million for the American midfielder, a sum which possibly deterred other clubs from advancing their pursuit.

The imminent move is considered a smart move for Pulisic, as Chelsea recently welcomed new players Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson under the helm of new manager Mauricio Pochettino. It is speculated that Pochettino’s reconstructed attacking line might not have been the most conducive environment for Pulisic’s development.

With this transfer to AC Milan, Pulisic is expected to make some adjustments to his gameplay, given that his preferred position on the left flank is already occupied by Rafael Leao at Milan. The move will compel the midfielder to strategize and make his presence felt on the field once the deal is inked.

In related news, Pulisic might not be the only player bidding adieu to Stamford Bridge. Romelu Lukaku, the Belgian striker who spent the previous season on loan at Inter Milan, is drawing significant interest from Juventus, as reported by Sky Sports. Lukaku is also on the radar of Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia.

Regardless of the mounting intrigue around the Belgian, Pochettino maintains that Lukaku is expected to join the pre-season squad in mid-July. “With all the players that arrive, the first thing they do is to come to my office and say hello. That’s what I expect if he’s still a Chelsea player,” Pochettino expressed, subtly indicating the evolving dynamics at Chelsea FC.