According to a report from Calciomercato, Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte was watching Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku in UEFA Champions League action this week.
The lowdown: Lukaku's struggles
Signed from Inter Milan for £97.5million (Sky Sports), Lukaku has struggled to recapture the form shown in Italy since arriving back in the Premier League.
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The 28-year-old ended the 2020/21 Serie A title-winning season as the second top goalscorer under Spurs' boss Conte with 24 strikes to his name.
However, following just five league goals on a return to Stamford Bridge, a quick exit could already be on the cards and Tottenham could be in the mix...
The latest: Friends reunited?
As per the report from Italian outlet Calciomercato, Conte was in attendance as Chelsea went down 3-1 to Real Madrid on Wednesday night (April 6).
It's claimed that as the summer transfer window approaches a return to the Nerazzurri is a possibility for the Belgian star, as is 'finding his former coach' in Conte at Tottenham.
Whilst the reasons for the Italian's visit could be unrelated, the report states that the presence of the Lilywhites boss didn't go 'unnoticed' as Lukaku squandered two big chances in a disappointing 26-minute cameo (Sofascore).
The verdict: An unlikely move
Despite the perceived woes of this season, the 101-cap ace has still managed 12 goals and two assists from 36 appearances across all competitions - earning the tag of 'world class' from Thomas Tuchel following a match-winner against Zenit St. Petersburg.
Should speculation surrounding the future of Harry Kane ramp up once again, Spurs may enter the market for a high-profile frontman in order to replace their talismanic striker.
Conte would undoubtedly welcome the 6 foot 3 powerhouse to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium squad with open arms were that the case, although signing an elite player from London rivals is difficult to envisage despite the off-field issues at Chelsea.
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