Opinion: 5 Players Manchester United must sell in the summer

#2 Romelu Lukaku

Manchester United v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: First Leg

Manchester United paid the big money for Romelu Lukaku in the summer of 2017. The Belgian was decent in the 2017/18 season, scoring 27 goals in 57 appearances. However, he was a big failure this season, managing just 15 goals from 45 appearances and United were short-handed in the final third as a result. While the Belgian alone cannot be held responsible for United scoring 30 goals less than champions Manchester City, Lukaku does have a few problems which show no signs of going away.

For starters, the Belgian has a pathetic first touch, which has haunted him throughout his career. United's counter-attacks have often failed because Lukaku cannot keep the ball at his feet. The Belgian can hold the ball well but is not effective with his back to the goal. Even when he is through on goal, Lukaku has a habit of missing easy chances. This season, Lukaku has missed 15 big chances in the Premier League alone.

The United No. 9 also suffers from indecision in the final third. He is very inconsistent on the field and his fluctuating form has hurt United this season. It is high time United replaced him with a proper striker who can score 30 goals per season on an average.