Chelsea Transfer Rumours: Romelu Lukaku Set for Anderlecht Stay

One of the strikers to be linked with Chelsea in this summer transfer window is Romelu Lukaku.

The Belgium striker, also called the "new Didier Drogba" because of his appearance, was linked with a move to the Stamford Bridge as Chelsea considered Lukaku as Didier Drogba's replacement.

The Blues landed highly rated goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois last month and immediately sent him to Atletico Madrid.

Andre Villas-Boas has intimated that wholesale changes are not necessary at Chelsea, but has spoken of his admiration for Lukaku and was planning on making a bid for him this summer.

According to the metro.co.uk, Andre Villas-Boas is set to be disappointed, as the 18-year-old striker talked with the Anderlecht board and has committed his future to the Belgian club for the new season. Lack of playing time at the Stamford Bridge has been considered as the main reason.

Lukaku is concerned he would not be a part of Chelsea's first-team squad if he made the move and he is not prepared to be shipped out on loan.

Lukaku told Belgian TV station VTM: "When I do leave, it will not be to be loaned out as Thibaut Courtois has been."

Also, Lukaku has said that he is open to a move to a European heavyweight, not necessarily the West London side, according to talksport.co.uk.