This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku has been the subject of an official approach from Inter Milan, following talks between the two clubs on Thursday, July 11, 2019.
According to reports, Inter Milan's sporting director Piero Ausilio met with Manchester United club officials, with the Red Devils seeking a cash-only Sh9.7 billion fee for the Belgium striker.
Ausilio stated, 'It was an official approach between two important clubs. We'll see what happens. All the players we're following are targets we've agreed with Antonio Conte. We want to satisfy his request within certain financial parameters.'
Inter Milan's proposal has been a two-year loan deal with an obligation to buy for a larger sum, but the total value of the deal falls short of Manchester United's valuation of Lukaku.
Lukaku, 26, has reportedly expressed a desire to leave Manchester United after feeling devalued as the club's second-choice striker in the second half of last season.
Despite his desire to leave, Lukaku will be back in the squad for Manchester United's friendly against Perth Glory on Saturday.
