Lukaku to Juventus?

Juventus are considered favourites to sign Romelu Lukaku after Chelsea reportedly rejected a bid of £19 million by Liverpool.

The Belgian ace spent last season on loan at the Reds' League rivals Everton, scoring 15 goals in 33 appearances and was a major reason for Roberto Martinez' side being a formidable force last season, as they finished fifth in the league standings.

The 21-year-old is out of contract at the Blues in two years' time, and the club are anxious for him to sign a new deal or leave the club so that his valuation doesn't go down next season.

If he decides against extending his stay, Jose Mourinho is prepared to cash in on the player who cost the club £18 million when they bought him from Belgian club Anderlecht in 2011.

"What I don't want is to be loaned out. I am 21 and I have been loaned for the last two seasons. Thibaut Courtois was loaned for three seasons and will be without doubt the first-choice Chelsea goalkeeper," Lukaku said.

He failed to impress at the World Cup for Belgium scoring a solitary goal in their Round of 16 match against the USA.