Chelsea FC Transfer News: Blues Won't Loan Out Striker, Says Agent

Chelsea will not be loaning out striker Romelu Lukaku amid questions on his future at Stamford Bridge, according to the player's agent Oscar Darmiani Jr.

After spending time at West Brom during the 2012/13 term, the 21-year-old Belgian international proved his worth yet again with Everton last season, tallying 16 goals and 8 assists in all competitions, almost helping the Toffees book a slot in the Champions League with a fifth-place finish.

"Chelsea doesn't want to loan him out," said Damiani.

"He has two years left on his contract and we would normally look at extending it shortly."

The former Anderlecht man has yet to place the ball at the back of the net in the ongoing World Cup, but Damiani is confident that Lukaku will be able to redeem himself.

"Did I see him after the match against Russia? Yeah, he was pretty quiet but he is a player who doesn't have anything to prove," he added.

"Of course, the World Cup is the World Cup. I'm sure he'll bounce back in the next game."

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