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Conte believes Mourinho wasted Romelu Lukaku’s talent at Man Utd

Conte believes Mourinho wasted Romelu Lukaku’s talent at Man Utd

Premier League
Antonio Conte is desperate to finally link up with Belgian star Romelu Lukaku at Inter Milan and believes the striker was misused by Jose Mourinho during their time together at Old Trafford. The Belgium international looks more likely to leave Manchester United this summer window, having been left out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad to face Kristiansund on Tuesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku has been attracting interest from both Inter Milan and Juventus – who are ready offer Paulo Dybala as part of the deal – though both teams are some way short of United’s valuation. The 26-year-old only signed for United two years ago, though came very close to joining Chelsea under then manager Conte – only for the Blues’ offer to be hijacked as the...
Conte confirms interest in Lukaku & hails the Belgian as an important signing for Inter

Conte confirms interest in Lukaku & hails the Belgian as an important signing for Inter

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info
Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte says it is “important” to sign Romelu Lukaku for the Italian side from Manchester United this summer window. According to Sky Sports News, Inter have offered £63m for the Belgian attacker, with the payments structured over several seasons, but Manchester United are holding out for more than the £75m they paid to get him two years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku is on United’s pre-season tour in Asia but is yet to play any game, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he will not play against Inter in their International Champions Cup game on Saturday due to injury. Asked ahead of that match, Asked whether he was frustrated by the lack of progress towards signing Lukaku, Conte said: “Frustrated is a big word. Lukaku ...
‘Conte is the best manager in the world’ – Lukaku all but confirms United exit

‘Conte is the best manager in the world’ – Lukaku all but confirms United exit

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info
Romelu Lukaku has moved a step closer to leaving Old Trafford for Italy after describing Inter Milan's new manager Antonio Conte as 'the best manager in the world'. Lukaku has made it clear that he would welcome a transfer to Italy two years after joining Manchester United for a fee of £75million and rejecting the opportunity play for Conte at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United are prepared to listen to offers for the Belgium international but want to recoup the exact transfer fee they paid to sign him from Everton in the summer of 2017. Inter value the 26-year-old closer to £50m and would prefer to include players as part of the deal, although that offer is believed to have been rejected by Manchester United. Inter Milan are now expecte...
Man United reject Inter Milan’s player-plus-cash offer for Lukaku

Man United reject Inter Milan’s player-plus-cash offer for Lukaku

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info
Manchester United have rejected offer of Ivan Perisic plus cash from Inter Milan for their Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer window and Inter Milan looks his most likely destination, but the two clubs continue to haggle over the fee. United are reportedly willing to let the 26-year-old go for the same price they paid Everton for him just two years ago – £75m – and will hold out for exacly that amount or more. Gazzetta dello Sport report that Inter have tried to take the price down by offering Perisic as part of the deal, but United are more interested in the cash than the 30-year-old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Inter ...
Conte breaks silence over Inter’s move for Romelu Lukaku

Conte breaks silence over Inter’s move for Romelu Lukaku

Seria A, Transfer Info, Trending
Antonio Conte insists Inter Milan have not met with Romelu Lukaku but has not ruled out a possible move for the Belgium international or his Manchester United teammate Alexis Sanchez. United are reportedly open to selling the Belgian this summer window but are demanding around £80 million from Inter. Meanwhile, Alexis Sanchez is keen on leaving Old Trafford this summer window and his agent Fernando Felicevich has travelled to Italy this month to have talks with Juventus and Inter over a possible deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte was officially appointed as Inter’s new head coach on Friday but the former Chelsea manager refused to fuel speculation regarding the club’s plans to sign either Lukaku or Sanchez. Asked if Lukaku is moving to Inter Milan, Conte...
Conte hits back at Sergio Ramos after rejecting Real Madrid job

Conte hits back at Sergio Ramos after rejecting Real Madrid job

La Liga, Premier League
Antonio Conte has hit back at Sergio Ramos, after he was warned by the Spaniard about becoming Real Madrid’s next head coach. The former Chelsea manager was one of the favourites to replace Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked by Real Madrid two weeks ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But when asked about Conte’s possible arrival and the Italian’s reputation of being a disciplinarian, Ramos said: “Respect is earned, it is not imposed.” Antonio Conte has since ruled himself out of the running to take a new job while the campaign is still ongoing. And the 49-year-old also issued a direct response to Sergio Ramos'. “When a coach arrives at a team he must bring education and respect, something that he would expect from the players too,” Conte told Rai ...
Real Madrid delay Conte move after he demanded two signings

Real Madrid delay Conte move after he demanded two signings

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Antonio Conte’s move to Real Madrid has stalled after the former Chelsea boss asked the club’s hierarchy to make two transfers during negotiations, according to reports. Madrid have already confirmed the sacking of Julen Lopetegui and have announced that Santiago Solari, the club’s Castilla coach since 2016, has replaced him as manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte is available after he was sacked by Chelsea and has been in talks with the current Champions League holders. But according to Marca, the 49-year-old’s transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu has hit a standstill due to his demands during negotiations. The report claims that the Italian has already asked Madrid to sign a new centre back and a striker capable of leading the line on his o...
Sergio Ramos sends warning to Conte after Madrid’s defeat to Barca

Sergio Ramos sends warning to Conte after Madrid’s defeat to Barca

Transfer Info, La Liga
Sergio Ramos has warned Antonio Conte that he cannot immediately command respect from the players at Real Madrid if he replaces Julen Lopetegui as head coach. Lopetegui seems to be on the brink of being sacked as manager after their 5-1 defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Madrid have now lost five of their last seven matches in all competitions, and reports are claiming that Conte is being lined up to take over after the Italian reached an agreement over his contract payoff with Chelsea this week. But when asked if he feels an imposing coach like Conte is needed at Madrid, Ramos said: ‘Respect is earned, it is not imposed. Neither a name nor another. ‘We have won everything with coaches that you already know, i...
Antonio Conte’s agent speaks out on Real Madrid link

Antonio Conte’s agent speaks out on Real Madrid link

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Former Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has not yet been approached by Real Madrid, according to his brother and agent Daniele. Madrid’s current manager Julen Lopetegui is under intense criticism after the team’s poor start to the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Conte is one of Madrid’s main candidates to replace Lopetegui and the Champions League holders have already been in touch with the Italian. But Daniele Conte, who represents his brother, insists Real have not spoken to him. ‘Antonio is on holiday, he has not received any calls from Real Madrid,’ Daniele told Cadena SER. ‘Yes, Real Madrid is a great team but there has been no contact.’ Conte, who was sacked by Chelsea this summer, has not reached an agr...
Real Madrid approach Antonio Conte

Real Madrid approach Antonio Conte

Transfer Info, La Liga
Antonio Conte has been approached by representatives of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez over the possibility of making him the new manager, according to Sky sources. Conte is Perez's first choice to replace current manager Julen Lopetegui should he be sacked from his role at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lopetegui was appointed as the successor of Zinedine Zidane in June but already finds himself under pressure after winning just six of his 13 matches in charge of the club. Perez's representatives have made contact with Conte, who has been away from football since he was replaced by Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea. Sky sources understand the former Italy manager turned down the chance to join Real Madrid last summer in order to take a b...
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