Romelu Lukaku will make a decision on his Chelsea future in the next few weeks after admitting he has not been in contact with the club for almost a year.

The striker has revealed he has not spoken to anyone at Stamford Bridge about his Blues career since leaving to join Everton on loan last September.

Lukaku has been in Brazil with Belgium for the World Cup but is now set to take a three-week break following his country’s exit to Argentina at the quarter-final stage.

Training: Romelu Lukaku has been working hard with Belgium

We told you last week that the 21-year-old was wanted by Atletico Madrid after the La Liga champions sanctioned the sale of Diego Costa to Jose Mourinho’s side.

Get West London understands detailed discussions were held between Lukaku's representatives and Madrid prior to the start of the World Cup.

Mourinho’s capture of Costa has dented Lukaku’s hopes of muscling his way into the Special One’s plans, although the departure of Samuel Eto’o gives him a glimmer of hope.

New signing: Diego Costa will play for Chelsea next season

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is also keen to re-sign the frontman on a permanent basis and would be willing to pay £20million for his services.

Chelsea would be looking for a fee of at least that figure and are considering their options, with Lukaku admitting he remains in the dark over a potential move.

“I have a few ideas but we’ll see,” Lukaku said. "I have to think about it.

Keeping tabs: Everton boss Roberto Martinez is monitoring the situation

“I want to be somewhere where I can play my best football and hopefully win titles. There are choices to make. Things like that happen in football and I’m confident I will make the right choice.”

When questioned over whether he had been in contacting with Chelsea during his time at Everton, Lukaku responded: “No, not yet.

"It depends what is the best for me, where the most ambition is and where is the best place for me to do develop as a young player.

Relaxed: Romelu Lukaku with his Belgian team-mates in Brazil

“I’m still 21 but I think I’m experienced enough. I’ve played a lot of games and scored a lot of goals, now I want to win titles and be one of the best.”

Lukaku signed for Chelsea from Anderlecht in August 2011 for a fee of around £18million.

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