Manchester United transfer news: Romelu Lukaku set to join Inter Milan, Bruno Fernandes, Inaki Williams, Paul Pogba

Inter have been chasing Lukaku all summer as Antonio Conte’s top priority to spearhead his new-look front line

Romelu Lukaku is set to leave Manchester United on deadline day after the club accepted a bid from Inter Milan which could rise to £70m with add-ons.

Inter have been chasing Lukaku all summer as Antonio Conte’s top priority to spearhead his new-look front line, and had an initial bid rejected, but a new bid which consists of a £64.7m offer plus £5.3m in add-ons has been agreed.

Lukaku’s representatives have negotiated a contract worth £300,000 per week, according to the Guardian, for a player who will become Inter Milan’s record signing.

The sale represents a slight loss for United, having bought Lukaku two summers ago for £75m plus £15m in add-ons. He scored 27 goals in his opening campaign but only 15 last season as his form wavered.

United had been linked with a move for Atletico Bilbao’s Inaki Williams worth around £80m, but they are unlikely to buy a replacement for Lukaku on deadline day and will instead look to promote youngster Mason Greenwood, who starred last season in the Under-23s and has impressed during pre-season, while the club also retain hope of reviving the performances of Alexis Sanchez.

There remains some mystery over whether Bruno Fernandes will join United, or Tottenham, or whether the forward will stay at Sporting. The Daily Mirror reports that he has agreed a deal with Tottenham but Sporting remain reluctant to accept Spurs’ fee, while United have taken a step back and could now miss out.

Lukaku’s close friend Paul Pogba has also been linked with a move away from Old Trafford but looks set to remain at the club. The midfielder had said that he wanted a new challenge but the big-money move to Real Madrid which was rumoured has not materialised.