Manchester United reject player plus cash bid for Paul Pogba, Dybala interest ended, and more Manchester United Transfer News: August 5, 2019

By Deepungsu Pandit

Modified Aug 06, 2019 12:26 GMT

Solskjaer has decided to move on from Paulo Dybala

#2 Inter Milan preparing fresh offer for Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku's future is still uncertain

Romelu Lukaku is entering a make or break week of his career. The Belgian has been through a roller coaster ride this summer, but still finds his feet firmly planted at Old Trafford. Inter Milan had been interested in the United striker since the start of the transfer window and even had a £54m bid rejected by United. And then, Juventus arrived in the scene, taking center stage. It looked like Lukaku was on the way to Turin, however, that failed to materialize either, bringing the striker back to ground zero. And now, his primary suitors seem to be plotting another bid.

Sky Sports reports that Inter Milan are ready to make a new offer for the Belgian, however, it is highly likely that the bid will match United's valuation of the player. The Red Devils are expecting £79m for Lukaku, and the Serie A side are reluctant to spend that much money on one player. Antonio Conte, the Inter Milan coach, is still interested in signing the Belgian, so a deal cannot be ruled out yet. However, it is looking increasingly likely that Lukaku will be at United next season.

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