Belgian keen on temporary move

Belgian international front-man Romelu Lukaku is eager to secure a short-term move away from Chelsea next season in a bid to gain first-team football.

The 18-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge over the summer and was predicted to make a big impact after excelling with Anderlecht in his homeland.

However, the powerful front-man has made just 10 appearances all season, many of those from the substitutes bench, and failed to register a goal for his new club.

Talk of a loan move for the second half of the season was quashed early on with FIFA rules stipulating no player can play for more than two clubs per season.

And after turning out for Anderlecht and Chelsea, Lukaku has been forced to wait to gain first-team football.

However, the Belgium striker has revealed he has been targeted by a number of clubs for the new season, telling Voetbal International: "It is said that the clubs are lining up to loan me and that is true.

"I even heard that Anderlecht want me back. The club that wants me most is my preference.

"I want to be No.1 for Belgium, but our other strikers are not standing still. Something has to change."

West London rivals Fulham have also been credited with an interest in the burly striker, who will be hoping to play a predominant role for his new club should he secure a temporary move away from Stamford Bridge next season. 

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