The Belgian, a recent signing from Anderlecht, is being lined up for a spell with Tony Pulis's side in order to get first-team football in the Premier League.
Sport 360 in the UAE suggest that Portuguese giants Benfica are also interested in taking the striker on loan, although it is believed that a spell in England would be preferred by Chelsea.
A source told the sports newspaper that Lukaku will be given six months to acclimatise to life at Stamford Bridge before a deal is agreed in January.
The 18-year-old is likely to find his route to the Chelsea first team blocked by his idol Didier Drogba, £50 million man Fernando Torres, Nicolas Anelka, Saloman Kalou and Daniel Sturridge
Speaking at his unveiling, Lukaku said that he is up to the challenge of playing for Chelsea: 'The English Premier League is the biggest competition in the world so it will not be as easy as Belgium. But first of all I want to learn from the players that are here and after that I want to show to the coach that whenever he needs me I am ready.'
Lukaku could be joined at Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes by Porto wing-back Alvaro Pereira, with the Guardian reporting that a £16.6 million bid has been lodged by Chelsea.
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