Romelu Lukaku Archives ⋆ Page 8 of 11 ⋆ LSU

Sep42019 by JBNo Comments

Inter Milan ultras defend fans who racially abused Lukaku with monkey chants

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Inter Milan's ultras have surprisingly defended the actions of Cagliari supporters who racially abused Romelu Lukaku at the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The summer signing from Manchester United suffered sick racist monkey chants as the Belgian scored Inter Milan's winning goal. But the Curva Nord fans' group, writing on their Facebook page 'L'urlo della Nord,' claim that the chants made by Cagliari fans were not racist but was to "mess opponents up". They claim that such actions are actually designed to "make opponents nervous" and to "help" their own club win. Worryingly, the statement, posted in full by FedeNerazzura, also claims: "We have always used that “way” with other teams’ players in the past and we probably will in the future."...

Aug272019 by JBNo Comments

Conte insists Inter paid Man Utd far less than £73m reported for Romelu Lukaku

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Antonio Conte hailed new signing Romelu Lukaku after the striker scored on his debut as Inter Milan made an incredible start in Serie A with a 4-0 win over promoted Lecce on Monday. (adsbygoogle Speaking after the game, Conte insisted that Inter had struck a good deal in signing Lukaku from Manchester United, pointing out that the initial down-payment of €65m (£59m) will be paid over the next five years. The fee can eventually rise to £73m with add-ons but Conte is very happy with his new signing, who he tried to bring back to Chelsea while he was still the blues boss. 'I am very happy and satisfied. I like working with these guys who have always shown great willingness,' said Conte. 'Tonight, Lukaku showed why we tried so hard to sign him. Lukaku has come into the Inte...

Aug222019 by JBNo Comments

Lukaku reveals late Mourinho phone call stopped Chelsea move before Man Utd hijack

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Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has revealed how a late phone call from Jose Mourinho ensured that he signed for Manchester United and not Chelsea in the summer window of 2017. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgian had seemed certain to be returning to Stamford Bridge three years after leaving the club for Everton, only for United to swoop in and hijack him to Old Trafford. After two years at the theatre of dreams, the 26-year-old has left for Inter Milan this summer, linking up with ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte in Italy. Speaking on the LightHarted podcast, Lukaku recalled the circumstances of his transfer move to United, who he says were determined to get him. “I was gone, I was going to Chelsea," he said. "I was looking for an apartmen...

Aug222019 by JBNo Comments

‘It was always me, Pogba or Sanchez to blame!’ – Lukaku hits out at Man United fans

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Romelu Lukaku has blasted Manchester United for not doing enough to protect him in the media and said he, Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez were continually made scapegoats by the fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international joined Inter Milan before the close of the Premier League summer transfer window for €80 million, just two years after his move to Old Trafford from Everton. The 26-year-old was criticised at times for his all-round play at the head of the attack under former manager Jose Mourinho and he was overthrown as first-choice striker by Marcus Rashford after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over from the Portuguese. READ MORE Former Arsenal star reveals why he will never forgive Samir Nasri Manchester United to meet Twitter over P...

Aug52019 by JBNo Comments

Inter launch new £73m bid for Lukaku after Dybala deal breaks down

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Romelu Lukaku is still firmly in Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte's sights after the Belgian's move to Juventus collapsed on Sunday. The Manchester United striker was tipped for a move to Turin with Argentina forward Paulo Dybala going the other way. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But that deal is in shambles after Dybala told the club he did not want a move to Old Trafford. And United also were not willing to meet his huge salary demands. Antonio Conte tried to sign Lukaku from Everton in 2016 when head coach at Chelsea, but Jose Mourinho managed to convince the striker to join the Red devils instead. According to reports in Italy, Inter have put £73million on the table for Romelu Lukaku, with United looking to get back the £75m they paid for ...

Aug32019 by JBNo Comments

Luke Shaw hits back at Lukaku for leaking Man Utd speed statistics

Premier League

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw has hit back at his teammate Romelu Lukaku for leaking the results of the club’s pre-season speed tests. The Belgium international is on the verge of leaving Old Trafford having fallen out of favour with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who has deemed the 26-year-old surplus to requirements at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku travelled with the rest of the first team squad to Australia and Asia for the club’s pre-season tour this month, but did not play in any of the four games and has again been left out of the squad of Saturday’s match against AC Milan. Inter have already failed with two bids for Lukaku, while a complicated part exchange deal with Juventus has hit a snag and depends on Paulo Dybala...

Jul302019 by JBNo Comments

Man United and Juventus agree Dybala-Lukaku swap deal

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Manchester United and Juventus have reportedly agreed a swap deal in principle involving Argentine forward Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku, according to Sky in Italy. Sky In Italy claim the deal now needs an agreement between the Red devils and Paulo Dybala for the swap to go ahead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Paulo Dybala's agent is in London for talks with Manchester United about a possible swap deal with Juventus for striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Sky in Italy. Dybala's future has been the subject of plenty of speculation in recent weeks - with United keen to sign the versatile Argentina international - as a deal for Romelu Lukaku to leave Old Trafford appears to be close. Despite Juventus recently ramping up their interest in signing ...

Jul302019 by JBNo Comments

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

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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...

Jul272019 by JBNo Comments

Romelu Lukaku drops Man Utd exit hint with agent selfie

Premier League, Transfer Info

Romelu Lukaku’s latest post on Twitter suggests he and agent Federico Pastorello may be working on a move away from Manchester United. Romelu Lukaku appeared to hint he could be close to leaving Old Trafford after posting a selfie with his agent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international uploaded a photograph to Twitter on Saturday showing him with his agent Federico Pastorello, captioned: “Soon to be continued.” The post has fuelled speculation the forward could be closing in on a transfer away from Old Trafford, with Italy considered his most likely destination. Inter boss Antonio Conte has confirmed he would like to sign the former Chelsea forward, but reports suggest United have turned down the Nerazzurri’s advances until now ...

Jul272019 by JBNo Comments

Juventus set to offer Dybala as part of Lukaku deal

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Juventus are reportedly preparing an offer for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku and are willing to include Paulo Dybala as part of the deal, According to Sky Sports News. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Until now, United have been negotiating with Inter Milan for the Belgium international attacker but the clubs continue to struggle over an agreement for the former Chelsea striker. The Serie A giants made an offer of £53.9m upfront for Lukaku with no add-ons earlier this week which was turned down by United. United want in excess of the £79m they paid to sign the Belgian from Everton two years ago if they are to allow the 26-year-old to exit Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Inter head coach Antonio C...