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26th Mar 2016

Everyone is getting far too excited about these Manchester United comments from Romelu Lukaku’s father

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Patrick McCarry

Romelu Lukaku has been linked with a return to Chelsea but his father says Europe is his oyster.

The Belgian international has found the net 18 times for Everton this season and been a complete handful for opposition defences.

Lukaku is likely to move on from The Toffees, sooner rather than later, especially if these comments are anything to go by. Roger Lukaku said:

“He’s ready. I see that there is interest from Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester United.

“I think he must choose Manchester United or Bayern Munich. Manchester United is a team under construction with no real focus.

“Bayern Munich is a machine where he can rotate well. The only condition is if Robert Lewandowski leaves.”

The Sun believe Chelsea are interested in getting Lukaku back as it was Jose Mourinho who wanted to offload him, not Roman Abramovich.

Mourinho, however, is said to have softened his stance on the 22-year-old and would not hinder United’s recruitment drive ahead of his mooted summertime revival.

Some United fans have seen the comments from Lukaku Sr. signing as a sign the Everton striker will be heading to Old Trafford next season.

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