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It will be a dream come true for Lukaku when he joins the Blues. (FILE)
Romelu Lukaku is closing in on his dream move to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea lodged a £18 million bid for the Belgium striker, according to the 'Daily Mail'.
Anderlecht general manager Herman van Holsbeeck was in London for talks with Chelsea about a fee for a player dubbed the new Didier Drogba.
The negotiations have led to an offer that should clear the way for the 18-year-old to fulfil a lifelong ambition.
Anderlecht have already planned for Lukaku’s departure and hope to announce the signing of Liverpool forward Milan Jovanovic.
Lukaku is set to become Andre Villas-Boas’ second signing as Chelsea manager following the acquisition of Genk keeper Thibaut Courtois, who was awaiting permission from the former Porto coach to fly out to Spain for a season-long loan with Atletico Madrid.
Lukaku’s capture will raise questions over the futures of Drogba and Nicolas Anelka, although both seem keen to stay for another season at least.
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