Senior Everton sources insist no deal has been reached or fee agreed for the sale of striker Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United.

News that a £75million transfer had been agreed for the 24-year-old Belgium striker broke on Thursday morning.

However, sources at Everton maintain no deal or agreement has been reached.

All summer former club Chelsea appeared to be the front-runners for Lukaku's signature but it is understood United have been quietly pursuing him old for months and he is said to have been the club's main target, with interest from Stamford Bridge helping cover that up.

It is understood United have ended their interest in Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata as they progress a move for Lukaku, with the club hoping to get a deal over the line before heading to the United States on their pre-season tour.

 

 

 

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