AC Milan are considering a move to BUY Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.

La Gazzetta dello Sport says Milan are prepared to use the cash raised from Sandro Tonali's sale to Newcastle United to help fund a bid for Lukaku.

Lukaku spent last season on-loan with Inter Milan, helping them win the Coppa Italia and reach the Champions League final.

Inter want to bring back Lukaku next season, but favour extending his loan.

In contrast, Milan are prepared to buy the Belgium international, who is viewed as a replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic following his retirement. A cash sale would be favoured by Chelsea.

"Romelu loves Inter, that's very clear," Inter president Steven Zhang said last month.

"He's great guy but he's under contract at Chelsea."

Zhang added: "We have to wait and speak to Chelsea to make Lukaku's future clear."