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Romelu Lukaku is keen on a move to Inter Milan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
What’s the word?
The Manchester United striker has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford after an inconsistent season that saw him score 12 goals in 32 Premier League appearances.
Initially signed for £75m in the summer of 2017, the Belgian enjoyed a promising first season under Jose Mourinho scoring 27 goals in all competitions.
The goals have started to dry up this season and United are reportedly prepared to part ways for €70m (£61.73m).
Mistake in the making
United’s lack of patience with Lukaku is more than understandable. After paying the mammoth fee to prize the forward away from Everton, the United faithful were expecting a finished product, which Lukaku is not. Blessed with blistering pace and an eye for goal, Lukaku struggles with close control and can stray to the periphery of matches too often.
However, it would be a grave mistake for United to focus on his weaknesses and not give the former Anderlecht prodigy more time.
Lukaku’s strengths are what make him a special player and one that can explode into life at any point. Capable of scoring all kinds of goals, the powerful front-man can also create his own goals, a truly rare quality and the mark of a special striker.
His second effort against Chelsea in the 2016 FA Cup semi-final and his brace against Southampton this season showed this trait, while the 25 Premier League goals scored for Everton in 2015/2016 provides ample evidence of his ability to score to a high quantity.
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Even if United decide that Lukaku is not good enough, this deal makes little sense from a financial and personnel perspective. Selling a potential superstar for less than what was paid is financially dubious at best, while the dearth of available strikers makes finding a replacement tricky business.
Mauro Icardi could be on the move, but United would be best to avoid due to attitude issues. Luka Jovic could be another option, but his future seems set for the Bernabeu.
With Lukaku’s unique skill set and past track record, a sale could have huge negative ramifications. A deal is downright nonsensical with the costs being discussed and the lack of viable replacements.
