Romelu Lukaku vs Erling Haaland tale of the tape: How Chelsea transfer targets compare as Tuchel closes in on Inter star

CHELSEA are closing in on a sensational transfer to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge.

The striker has told his club Inter Milan to agree a fee with his old employers for a return to the Premier League.

Chelsea were linked with a stunning swoop for Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland earlier this summer.

But they baulked at the German club’s asking price of a minimum £150m.

That has led Blues boss Thomas Tuchel to switch his attentions to Inter star Lukaku – who enjoyed a stunning Euro 2020 scoring six goals.

Here, SunSport compares the two prolific frontmen, and delves into their stats from their respective league seasons in 2020/21.

AGE

Lukaku is 28 whereas Haaland is 21, so there is no question who is likely to represent value in the long run.

But Chelsea and Tuchel are desperate for instant success and trophies – and Lukaku has won more of those.

He also has the experience of the Premier League having played for Chelsea, Manchester United, Everton and West Brom previously.

Haaland has played in Norway, Austria and now Germany for one season.

GOALS

Both strikers enjoyed fruitful seasons for their respective clubs.

Lukaku scored 24 goals in 36 Serie A games, with Haaland netting an astonishing 27 goals in 28 in the Bundesliga.

GOAL-SEEKING

Unsurprising with having lethal boots, both players fancy their chances when advancing on goal.

Lukaku has 77 shots in total, 48 of them on target.

Haaland fired 81 efforts, with 50 of them on target.

GAME INVOLVEMENT

Chelsea will like the sound of these stats if Lukaku proves to be their man.

Last season the 28-year-old had an impressive 1,275 touches of the ball, making 533 successful passes.

Haaland touched the ball 781 times, making 331 successful passes.

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FOCAL POINT

Both strikers are well known for their aerial prowess, and despite their hulking frames have an impressive turn of foot.

Of aerial duels contested, Lukaku was successful in 45 compared to Haaland’s 37.

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