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However, it seems it wasn’t enough to derail proceedings as United announced on ManUtd.com this morning that they have now agreed terms with Everton for the transfer of Lukaku subject to a medical and personal terms.

The delay in making a formal offer, however, means the Red Devils remain in the driving seat for Lukaku, who bagged 25 goals in last season’s Premier League campaign.

Losing out on Lukaku would force the Blues to turn their attentions to Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, who has a long-standing relationship with Antonio Conte stretching back to the end of the Italian’s spell in charge of Juventus.

The Belgian global will now undergo a medical and agree on personal terms, but it looks as though Pogba has been doing his part to convince him to move to Old Trafford.

However, they are not willing to match the charge Lukaku’s agent Mino Raiola would earn if the forward joins United.

Lukaku, 23, went AWOL from Everton duties last night to have his Manchester United medical at a facility in Los Angeles, California, Sun writes.

It was Pogba that, to all intents and purposes, sealed the Lukaku Manchester United transfer.

The 24-year-old has also been a target for Chelsea this summer but United boss Jose Mourinho has also been keen to add a new high-profile striker to his squad after losing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to injury.

CHELSEA HAVE MADE a desperate attempt to snatch Romelu Lukaku from under the noses of Manchester United by equalling their rivals’ £75m bid for the Everton striker.

Wayne Rooney has been pictured arriving at Everton’s training ground as his Manchester United departure moves closer.

Rooney will expect a first-team place to be guaranteed at Goodison Park, where he made 77 appearances and scored 17 goals in his first two-season spell.

The two Old Trafford alpha-males of last season hit it off nearly immediately, with their relationship being clear for all to see throughout the season.