Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has said he doesn’t know if he will still be at the club next season.
The Red Devils forward has struggled for form for large spells of the campaign and appears to have failed to develop as a player since moving to Old Trafford from Everton in the summer of 2017.
Lukaku is no longer a guaranteed starter for United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with Marcus Rashford often preferred to lead the line. Speculation has started to intensify over a possible summer departure as a result, with James Ducker of the Daily Telegraph saying the Red Devils will listen to offers.
When asked about his future following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, Lukaku was coy. “I don’t know, I am not here to entertain rumours,” he said. “I am still under contract.”
The striker has been talking up the prospect of a move to Serie A recently. Earlier this month, he told Sky Italia’s Lords of Football it would be “a dream” to play in Italy.
Lukaku had a mixed game against his former club at the weekend. There were some bright moments, as the striker was involved in the opening goal and showcased great strength in this duel with Cesar Azpilicueta:
However, for long spells of the game, he was a passive presence. Lukaku was caught offside, too static off the ball and failed to use his strengths to unsettle the Blues back four.
Football writer John Brewin commented on one squandered opportunity that the Belgium international should have done better with.
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has said he doesn’t know if he will still be at the club next season.
The Red Devils forward has struggled for form for large spells of the campaign and appears to have failed to develop as a player since moving to Old Trafford from Everton in the summer of 2017.
Lukaku is no longer a guaranteed starter for United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with Marcus Rashford often preferred to lead the line. Speculation has started to intensify over a possible summer departure as a result, with James Ducker of the Daily Telegraph saying the Red Devils will listen to offers.