Manchester United are ready to test Everton’s resolve to keep their
£40million-rated goal machine Romelu Lukaku.
Lukaku has set the Premier League alight this term with 15 goals and has
plundered 12 in his last 12 games in all competitions to take his season’s
total to 19.
United looked at Lukaku last summer, but boss Louis van Gaal ultimately
decided against lodging an official bid for the Belgium international.
But with goals in short supply for United this season, Lukaku is back on
their radar – although Everton are certain to resist their advances.
United know they are unlikely to succeed with a bid for Lukaku in this
month’s transfer window, with Everton unwilling to let the 22-year-old go.
Although United have played down a bid for Lukaku this month, it is
understood they are ready to move for him as part of another huge summer
spending spree.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward knows the Reds need a host of
big-name signings – including a prolific striker – to lift the club back to
the top.
Other summer targets include Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, Tottenham and
England striker Harry Kane, as well as Southampton forward Saido Mane.
But Lukaku is high on United’s hit-list and, with Tottenham chairman Daniel
Levy determined not to lose Kane, has emerged as their main forward target.
Lukaku became Everton’s club record signing at £28m in the summer of 2014
following a successful season-long loan spell there from Chelsea.
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