The Mail reported that the Italian has told Chelsea’s hierarchy that the signing of the Belgian star, who could cost around £70 million, is ‘vital’ to his plans at Stamford Bridge next season.
Conte is eager to strengthen his attacking selections for the new season to come and wants Lukaku’s transfer to be put on the front burner.
It’s was also reported that the 23-year old is interested in making a return to Stamford Bridge.
And Chelsea are now ready to pay a the price after letting Lukaku to join Everton for £28m in 2014.
Romelu Lukaku, who is also a target by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, has demonstrated that he has capability to lead the line after another impressive season at Goodison Park.
The Belgian remains at the top premier league's of the goal scoring chart and also in the race for the Premier League’s Golden Boot with 24 goals this season, three goals ahead of Tottenham’s Harry Kane.
The Premier League winners are also likely to loose Diego Costa to the Chinese Super League this summer, with reports claiming that the Spain international has signed a pre-contract with Tianjin Quanjian.
Talking about upcoming Chelsea transfer window, Conte said: ‘I like to speak with my club about this and to tell my opinion to my club.
‘It’s not important to tell my opinion through the papers.
‘The first step must be to speak with the club and tell my opinion about this season and the next season, and to find the right solution to be more competitive.
Then to face the situation, to sell or to buy, new players.
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