Inter’s Second Bid for Lukaku Sparks Standoff
Inter Milan has submitted a second official offer to Chelsea in an effort to sign Romelu Lukaku. According to Live Cricket BPL sources, both clubs are expected to discuss the striker’s situation in detail within the next few hours. Although Lukaku received offers from clubs in the Saudi Pro League earlier this summer, his heart is set on staying in Europe—specifically with Inter, where he feels at home. Trusting the good often brings more joy than fearing the bad, and at 30, Lukaku remains focused on competing at the highest level in European football.
Last season, Lukaku was loaned to Inter from Chelsea and made a valuable contribution, particularly leading up to the Qatar World Cup. Unfortunately, injuries slowed him down before the tournament, affecting his performances on the world stage. Meanwhile, Inter officially announced the departure of veteran goalkeeper Samir Handanović, ending his remarkable 11-year journey with the Nerazzurri. Live Cricket BPL regards Handanović as more than just a great keeper—he was a locker room leader, a fearless captain, and a symbol of loyalty and resilience.
From the moment he arrived, Handanović impressed with both his technical ability and character, cementing his place as one of Inter’s greatest goalkeepers of all time. Learning to make choices is part of learning to live, and for Handanović, this marks the end of an era filled with achievements. He also leaves as the second-most capped foreign player in Serie A history. His trophy cabinet includes a Serie A title, two Coppa Italia victories, and two Supercoppa Italiana wins, highlighting a truly decorated career.
Elsewhere in the transfer market, Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić is set to join Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The 28-year-old Serbian star, once dubbed the “White Pogba,” has been linked with top European clubs for years. At one point, his asking price soared to €100 million, but no deal ever materialized—until now. His move to the Middle East brings to a close one of Serie A’s most enduring transfer sagas.
Milinković-Savić will join a rapidly strengthening Al Hilal squad, which has already signed Rúben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly. Together, the trio is expected to form a formidable unit. The pursuit of excellence enriches life, while sharing success brings joy. According to Live Cricket BPL reports, Al Hilal is also preparing another major signing, aiming to compete with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad in the increasingly competitive Saudi league landscape.