Romelu Lukaku fee agreed with Manchester United set to sign Everton striker in £75m deal that could rise to £90m
Red Devils appear to have beaten Chelsea in the race to sign Belgium international
MANCHESTER UNITED have announced they have agreed a fee with Everton for Romelu Lukaku.
The Red Devils revealed the news on their Twitter account after stories emerged claiming Chelsea had matched United’s £75million offer for the Belgian hitman.
The tweet by United, who are keen to get the deal sorted before they jet off on their US tour.
Their tweet read: "#MUFC is delighted to announce a fee has been agreed with Everton for the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, subject to a medical & personal terms."
A second tweet added: "A further announcement will be made in due course."
It has been reported police were called to his house 'SIX times after throwing a wild party' following the news.
Chelsea were believed to have matched United's bid as they were linked to resign the striker.
It is believed the Blues will now pursue Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata as his future is in doubt.
Romelu Lukaku factfile
- Romelu Lukaku was born on May 13 1993 in Atwerp, Belgium
- He began his youth career at Repel Boom before spells at KFC Wintam and Lierse
- Anderlecht was Lukaku's first club as a senior player in 2009
- After three years at the Belgian club, Lukaku was sold to Chelsea
- Lukaku struggled to break into Jose Mourinho's first team and was loaned to West Brom in 2012
- A loan spell at Everton followed before being sold for a club record
- Lukaku has scored 53 goals in 110 appearances for the Toffees
Lukaku refused a new contract at Everton as he was determined to play Champions League football next season.
He was heavily linked with a move back to Chelsea after he was sold by the Blues to Everton in 2014 for £28m.
With the Belgium international set to join United, Wayne Rooney is heavily linked with a return to Goodison Park.