Paul Mariner reveals Everton have received big offers for Lukaku
That is according to Liverpool legend and pundit Steve Nicol, who believes Lukaku cannot do what Diego Costa has at Chelsea.
The Belgium striker has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, three years after leaving there for Goodison Park.
He has rejected a new Everton contract to try and force a move away but the Toffees will demand around £80million for him.
Nicol does not think Lukaku suits Chelsea's style of football and would not link up well with star winger Eden Hazard.
ESPN
Steve Nicol does not think Romelu Lukaku would be a good signing for Chelsea
We saw how great a connection Diego Costa and Eden Hazard had, I don't see that with Romelu Lukaku
Steve Nicol on Chelsea target Romelu Lukaku
"I don't think he can (handle it)," Nicol said on ESPN FC.
"The likes of Everton play a certain way, basically he has Carte blanche in the attacking third, where he has lots of space to run at people, use his power and strength and score goals.
"That's not how Chelsea play, there's a lot more passing, it's a lot more intricate, there's less space for sure.
ESPN
Steve Nicol says Romelu Lukaku cannot link up with Eden Hazard at Chelsea like Diego Costa has
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
"I don't see how this guy is going to be so good with his back to goal, 25 yards out, trying to play little one-twos with Hazard.
"We saw how great a connection Costa and Hazard had, I don't see that with Lukaku.
"Listen, if they're asking for a lot of money and Chelsea pay it, I'm not sure he lives up to the billing."
Lukaku scored 25 goals in the Premier League last season, second behind Golden Boot winner Harry Kane, who netted 29 for Tottenham.