Romelu Lukaku: Manchester United Reportedly Eyeing Move for Euro 2024 Flop

Romelu Lukaku: Manchester United Reportedly Eyeing Move for Euro 2024 Flop

Martin Moses
July 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM
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  • Romelu Lukaku could be headed back to Manchester United for a second spell if the latest reports from Italy are anything to go by
  • Lukaku, who had a poor outing with Belgium at Euro 2024, is looking for a new club following the conclusion of his loan spell at AS Roma
  • Manchester United's new ownership are looking to reinforce Erik ten Hag's squad this summer as they seek to compete next season actively

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Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a sensational move for their former striker, Romelu Lukaku. The club is expected to compete heavily for new acquisitions this summer ahead of European football next season.

It will be the first transfer window in which new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will have a say in who the club brings in.

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Romelu Lukaku during his Manchester United days on April 19, 2019. Photo by Michael Regan.
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The INEOS owner is the controlling figure at Old Trafford after acquiring a 27.7% stake in the club, and issues such as transfers are expected to fall firmly under him.

Who else are Manchester United looking to sign?

Despite spending a huge amount of money on Rasmus Hojlund last year, the Red Devils are seemingly keen to add another forward to shore up Erik ten Hag's attack.

Ten Hag only recently confirmed his status at the club after a topsy-turvy season that still ended with silverware.

The choice of Lukaku is expected to be a huge debate among the club's fanbase. Italian outlet Calcio Mercato has reported that Manchester United is looking into bringing Lukaku back to the club.

The report further states that the club would prefer to land Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee but are trailing Lukaku as a potential plan B.

When did Lukaku play for Manchester United?

Lukaku, who scored 28 goals in 66 appearances for Manchester United between 2017 and 2019, is currently a Chelsea player. He has been on loan at AS Roma, with the Blues expected to offload him this summer.

Napoli could be considered the frontrunners to sign him. New manager Antonio Conte has worked with the Belgian in the past to good effect and is keen on a reunion in Naples. Football Italia reports that AC Milan are also interested.

Victor Osimhen to leave Napoli

At the same time, Sports Brief reported that Victor Osimhen is keen on leaving Napoli this summer.

The Nigerian hitman is seemingly not in Conte's plans for next season and will be looking for new pastures.

Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are among the clubs linked with him in the past.

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Martin Moses is a sports journalist with over five years of experience in media. He graduated from Multimedia University of Kenya (Bachelor of Journalism, 2017-2021)