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Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils considering Wissam Ben Yedder as Romelu Lukaku replacement

The Belgium international looks likely to leave Old Trafford this summer and join Inter Milan, meaning Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the lookout for a new striker

Manchester United are planning to move for Wissam Ben Yedder as a potential Romelu Lukaku replacement, reports claim.

Lukaku is a target of Inter Milan and their new manager Antonio Conte, with reports suggesting he will join the Serie A club in a deal worth £75million after losing his place in the United starting line-up.

 Lukaku's agent has been filmed at Inter's offices amid reports a deal taking the Belgium forward to Milan is close
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Lukaku's agent has been filmed at Inter's offices amid reports a deal taking the Belgium forward to Milan is closeCredit: getty
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Lukaku has previously spoken about his admiration for the Italian league and has made no secret of his desire to leave Old Trafford.

report that United are looking at bringing in Sevilla striker Ben Yedder should Lukaku seal a summer switch to Italy.



The France striker scored 30 goals in all competitions last season and has an attractive release clause of just £36million - which United are reportedly ready to trigger.

 Wissam Ben Yedder is one of LaLiga's most prolific strikers
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Wissam Ben Yedder is one of LaLiga's most prolific strikersCredit: Getty

He first joined Sevilla three years ago from Toulouse in his homeland of France, and has since netted 70 times for the LaLiga club - two of which came in the 2017/18 Champions League against United to knock them out at the round of 16.

The 28-year-old has previously admitted he is open to joining a bigger side.

He said: "I dream of playing at the highest level, in the biggest clubs in the world and be next to world class players. To see how far I can go.

"I can not be disrespectful in the club. Whatever the final decision, I'll be fine. I'm not worried about my future.

"I will find a balance after the choice is made, but it will also be Sevilla who decides."

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