Juventus have made contact with Manchester United over a potential deal for Romelu Lukaku, according to reports in Italy.
Lukaku has made it clear hes open to new challenges away from Old Trafford with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set to begin the 2019/20 campaign with Marcus Rashford as Uniteds lead striker.
The 26-year-old forward has reportedly agreed personal terms to join Antonio Contes Inter Milan this summer, but United are yet to reach a deal over his transfer to the San Siro.
Sky Sport Italia claims that Juventus have approached United to ask about Lukaku as they consider hijacking Inters move for the Belgian.
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Maurizio Sarri is looking to bolster Juves attacking options after the club brought in Adrien Rabiot, Aaron Ramsey, Merih Demiral, Luca Pellegrini and Gigi Buffon.
Lukaku, who only managed 12 Premier League goals last season, is valued at around €80million (£72m) by the Red Devils.
Lyons Moussa Dembele and Lilles Nicolas Pepe have been identified as possible replacements for the former Chelsea and Everton man.
Asked about Inters interest last month, Lukaku told Premium Sport: Its good to see Conte joined Inter, for me he is the best manager in the world.
Ive already taken a decision about the future but I cant reveal it because I have a contract with Manchester United and because I respect the club.
I am a big fan of Serie A, who knows me is aware that I wanted to play in the Premier League and that I also want to play in Serie A.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Italy last season, [Maurizio] Sarri will go to Juve, [Carlo] Ancelotti is at Naples, the Serie A will be thrilling next season.
My agent will speak with Manchester United. Ive already taken my decision. The clRead More – Source
Juventus have made contact with Manchester United over a potential deal for Romelu Lukaku, according to reports in Italy.
Lukaku has made it clear hes open to new challenges away from Old Trafford with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set to begin the 2019/20 campaign with Marcus Rashford as Uniteds lead striker.
The 26-year-old forward has reportedly agreed personal terms to join Antonio Contes Inter Milan this summer, but United are yet to reach a deal over his transfer to the San Siro.
Sky Sport Italia claims that Juventus have approached United to ask about Lukaku as they consider hijacking Inters move for the Belgian.
More: Football
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Maurizio Sarri is looking to bolster Juves attacking options after the club brought in Adrien Rabiot, Aaron Ramsey, Merih Demiral, Luca Pellegrini and Gigi Buffon.
Lukaku, who only managed 12 Premier League goals last season, is valued at around €80million (£72m) by the Red Devils.
Lyons Moussa Dembele and Lilles Nicolas Pepe have been identified as possible replacements for the former Chelsea and Everton man.
Asked about Inters interest last month, Lukaku told Premium Sport: Its good to see Conte joined Inter, for me he is the best manager in the world.
Ive already taken a decision about the future but I cant reveal it because I have a contract with Manchester United and because I respect the club.
I am a big fan of Serie A, who knows me is aware that I wanted to play in the Premier League and that I also want to play in Serie A.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Italy last season, [Maurizio] Sarri will go to Juve, [Carlo] Ancelotti is at Naples, the Serie A will be thrilling next season.
My agent will speak with Manchester United. Ive already taken my decision. The clRead More – Source
