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By ROB BEASLEY

JOSE MOURINHO reckons he can turn Romelu Lukaku into the new Didier Drogba.

Chelsea’s boss-in-waiting insists Belgian international striker Lukaku will not go out on loan again.

SunSport can reveal the Blues have already snubbed a number of approaches — including from West Ham and Swansea — to take the powerhouse hitman on loan next term.

Lukaku, 20, plundered 17 Premier League goals after he was lent to West Brom last season.

Now Chelsea are adamant he is staying at Stamford Bridge and will get a chance to prove himself under Mourinho.

Mourinho is a big fan of the 6ft 3in forward, who has been widely compared to Blues legend Drogba.

And as we revealed yesterday, he could team up with Mourinho’s main transfer target Luka Modric.

Blues also remain intent on bringing in a top name striker to replace £50million flop Fernando Torres.

Lukaku, who would face competition for a starting spot at Stamford Bridge with Demba Ba, said: “I want to play as much as possible. I want to have a good World Cup so need to be ready.

“Chelsea? it depends on Mourinho, if he takes over, and what he has to say.”

 

 

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