Romelu Lukaku is reportedy a shock transfer target for Aston Villa in the summer.

The Chelsea striker, 29, was shipped out on loan to Inter Milan for this season despite his £97million transfer in 2021.

But with that deal ending in the summer, he looks set to be on the move again as the Stamford Bridge club are said to want to sell him.

And Todo Fichajes claim Aston Villa are surprise admirers and considering launching a bid.

Unai Emery’s side sold Danny Ings to West Ham in January, leaving Ollie Watkins as the main striker.

The Belgian, though, has expressed his desire to stay put at Inter, where he spent two years from 2019 to 2021, winning Serie A, reaching the Europa League final and scoring 64 goals in 95 games.

He has struggled to hit his top form this term, though, with just five goals in 19 games – including three in the league.

But as with Villa’s pursuit, attempts by Inter to sign Lukaku permanently could be thwarted by finances.

Ths San Siro giants and Villa Park side may be unable to offer the money both Chelsea and Lukaku the money they want for a transfer.

The Blues will certainly have to take a hit on the £97m outlay two years earlier.