Manchester United and Chelsea target Romelu Lukaku admits he wants to play Champions League football and win the Premier League
Lukaku in talks with Everton as summer exit nears with United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all chasing striker
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ROMELU LUKAKU has admitted he is in talks about leaving Everton because he wants to win titles and play in the Champions League.
Lukaku's future at Goodison Park is in doubt with Manchester United and Chelsea both battling it out to sign him this summer in a deal that could be worth £100million.
German giants Bayern Munich have also entered the race for the 24-year-old Belgian who is now one of the most in-demand players in Europe.
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Despite being desperate to keep hold of a player who scored 25 league goals for them last season, Everton know they are fighting a losing battle to keep hold of the forward.
And a move looks even more likely now after Lukaku spoke to the Belgian press following the country's 2-1 win over Czech Republic on Monday night.
Speaking to , Lukaku said: "I know what’s going on, but I let my agent finish things.
"In the end I do take the decision. I want to improve and enhance myself.
"We are in talks with the club. I want to play in the Champions League, and try to win the Premier League a few times. I’ll take the decision."
Lukaku's agent Mino Raiola is one of the top fixers in world football and has close links with United after taking Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Old Trafford last summer.
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United have prioritised the signing of a striker this summer, ahead of closing out a deal for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, and Lukaku is high on their wanted list.
But former club Chelsea are also keen to take him back to Stamford Bridge as manager Antonio Conte looks to build a squad capable of challenging for the Champions League next season.
Though Diego Costa could now be staying at Stamford Bridge despite interest from China, the Blues still need more attacking options to be able to compete in Europe and the Premier League.
But the emergence of Bayern in the race for his signature has only served to increase Everton's position as they prepare to hold out for the highest bid possible.
Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti is said to be a huge fan of Lukaku, and there are claims the player's dad Roger would be keen on him making the switch to the Bundesliga club.