Romelu Lukaku has claimed another season at Everton is ‘not an option’ for him.
Lukaku continues to tout himself for a move away from the Blues this summer despite having two years remaining on his current contract with the club.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have all emerged as potential suitors for the want-away striker ahead of a potential bidding war.
Everton rebuffed an approach from the current Premier League champions just 12 months ago when they attempted to re-sign their former player.
But Lukaku has dismissed any suggestions that he could stay put at Goodison Park for another year and intimated his plans to stay in the English top flight.
He said: “Staying at Everton is not really an option for next season.
“I am staying calm about everything. There is nothing concrete with another club at the moment, but my agent is busy discussing things.
“I’m not going to make big declarations on my future, but I know where I want to play: in a club who are competing in the Champions League and can win titles in England.
“Staying in England is best for me. I know the competition, and I’ve almost reached 100 goals in the league, which is a milestone I want to achieve.
“The Premier League is a dream for me, but I also want to win the Champions League, the FA Cup and other prizes. I don’t want to stay at the same level.
“I want to improve, and I know where I want to do that.
“My agent is now talking to a club. I know where I want to go, so I’ll just stay patient. I know meetings have been arranged, so I’m just waiting for a call.
“We are now in discussions with the club. We’ll see what happens.”