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Romelu Lukaku was reduced to a substitute role at Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The striker is considering a move away from Old Trafford in the summer due to his uncertain role in United manager's plans.
Lukaku flirted with a move to Italy earlier, but there is more substance to rumours circulating recently. The Belgian has expressed his admiration for Serie A and hopes of playing in the league, Romelu spoke to Sky Sports Italia and said:
"Playing in Serie A is a dream, it would be really a dream.
He concluded by saying:
"I hope to be able to play sooner or later, even if at the moment I am focused on the United."
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Antonio Conte was interested in signing Lukaku at Chelsea, but the deal never transpired, and the 26-year-old became a Manchester United player. With Conte's arrival at Inter Milan imminent, the Italian tactician has made Big Rom his priority transfer target.
Ed Woodward is eager to make cash from the Belgian's transfer to Inter. Here are the four candidates to replace Romelu Lukaku at Manchester United, should he leave for Internazionale
#4 Moussa Dembele
Moussa Dembele is realising the potential he displayed during his time at Fulham. The French striker made steady progress under the stewardship of Brendan Rodgers at Celtic.
Lyon signed Moussa Dembele this season to fill the void left by Alexandre Lacazette. The 22-year-old did not disappoint the French outfit, scoring 15 goals in 20 Ligue 1 starts. Moussa's recent exploits have linked him with a move to Manchester.
Dembele's early age will enable Solskjaer to mould the striker in the philosophy he wants to implement at Manchester United. The Frenchman is a low profile number-nine which makes him a cheaper option to replace Romelu Lukaku.
#3 Timo Werner
Timo Werner is Germany's future superstar and the flag-bearer of his country's next generation. The youngster is a part of RB Leipzig where players like Emil Forsberg, Jean Kevin-Augustin, and Naby Keita have developed their game.
The 23-year-old has 16 goals and seven assists to his name in the 2018/19 season of Bundesliga. Werner is blessed with electric pace and links the play among his teammates. Being a winger in his youth career, Timo is a decent crosser from the wide areas.
Leipzig's supersonic striker once revealed his 'dream' to play in the Premier League by saying:
“Yes, playing in the Premier League is a dream for me. I would like to play for two or three clubs, and Manchester United are one of those clubs."
Enticing the German international to Old Trafford will inject much-needed vigour into a toothless United attack.
#2 Mauro Icardi
Mauro Icardi has endured a frustrating spell for Inter Milan and spent the bulk of 2018/19 season on sidelines due to controversies. The striker lost his club captaincy role, and his Inter future lies in jeopardy.
Despite his problems and intermittent playing time, Mauro has managed 11 goals in Serie A. The Argentine is one of the best strikers around and is Inter's consistent performer.
Real Madrid enquired about the availability of Mauro Icardi and Juventus arrived late in this picture. Inter Milan is keen on signing Romelu Lukaku and could favour a player plus cash transaction for him. Mauro Icardi could be a part of the exchange deal.
A player swap is a favourable situation for both the parties as United have lacked a reliable outlet of goals, and Inter Milan will get their desired target in the form of Lukaku.
#1 Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann is perhaps the most coveted name on this list. A few days back, the French centre-forward announced his decision to leave Atletico Madrid. Barcelona are Griezmann long-term admirers and probably his next destination.
The recent reports have suggested that Camp Nou bosses are reluctant to pay Atletico Madrid forward's £108m release clause, and it has opened a way for Manchester United to get hold of the Frenchman.
Griezmann isn't a traditional striker but plays as an inside forward. The Frenchman's proven goalscoring record indicates that he could thrive in a false-nine role at United. He provides mobility and work-rate in the attack, which Solskjaer demands from his side.
