Chelsea Could Miss Number One Target To Man United After Major Turn In Events

Everton star forward Romelu Lukaku has emerged as a target for both Chelsea and Man United this summer as he prepares for a major upgrade in his career.

In recent times, he has been heavily linked with a move back to his former club Chelsea, with widespread speculations that a deal is very close by.

However, in a new development, there are reports that the premier league champions could miss out on him this summer with his entourage said to ‘favour’ a move to Old Trafford.

The Belgium international is expected to leave Goodison Park this summer after refusing to sign a new contract at the club and publicly stated his interest of playing in the Champions League.

And it is understood that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is determined to replace Diego Costa with Lukaku after telling the Spanish striker he’s free to leave the club this summer.

Lukaku left Chelsea on a permanent basis in 2014, and has gone ahead to become one of the best strikers in the premier league.

But BBC’s Richard Askam insists the player’s camp would prefer him to move to Man United this summer.

Romelu is currently on holiday with Paul Pogba and it is believed he is open to reuniting with former manager Jose Mourinho again at Old Trafford.