Romelu Lukaku 'begs Manchester United to lower asking price'

Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has reportedly pleaded for the Red Devils to lower their £80m asking price in order for him to secure a move away from the club.

Inter Milan have been strongly linked with the Belgium international throughout the summer, while Juventus are also believed to be interested in a deal for the former Anderlecht youngster.

United are said to be prepared to sell the 26-year-old in this summer's transfer window, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side want between £75m and £80m for the centre-forward.

According to The Sun, though, Lukaku has begged his club to drop their valuation so he can secure a move to Italy ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

Lukaku travelled with the United squad on their pre-season tour of Australia and Asia, but the centre-forward did not play a single minute in any of the team's four fixtures.

The Red Devils are expected to move for a new attacker if the Belgian leaves Old Trafford in this summer's transfer window.