Romelu Lukaku, the Belgian striker who has been one of the most prolific goal-scorers in Europe over the past few years, is reportedly close to signing for Inter Milan from Manchester United.
The transfer news was first reported by Sky Sports Italy on Tuesday, with reports suggesting that the deal could be completed as early as this week. According to the report, Inter Milan have agreed to pay a fee of €25 million ($27 million) for Lukaku, and the deal will include a potential add-on fee of €10 million ($11 million).
Lukaku has been at Manchester United since 2014, but he has struggled to find his best form in England, scoring just 29 goals in 86 appearances across all competitions. He has also faced criticism for his behavior off the pitch, including a row with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season.
Inter Milan, meanwhile,Saudi Pro League Focus have been searching for a new striker after losing Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea in the summer of 2019. The club has had several high-profile strikers linked with moves to Italy, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani, but none have materialized so far.
If the rumors are true, it would be a major coup for Inter Milan, who have struggled to compete with Juventus and AC Milan in Serie A in recent seasons. Lukaku is a world-class striker who can score goals in any league, and his arrival would give the club a much-needed boost ahead of the upcoming campaign.
However, there are still many questions surrounding the transfer, including whether Lukaku will be able to settle in Italy and whether he will fit into the team's style of play. Ultimately, only time will tell if this rumored move becomes a reality, but it seems likely that Lukaku will be making a big decision soon.