Everton's Romelu Lukaku hits out at Chelsea, Man United speculation

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has hit out at the latest transfer reports regarding his future, asking the media to "stay out of my business."

Lukaku, 23, has long been linked with an exit from Everton this summer, with former club Chelsea and Manchester United among the clubs reported to hold an interest.

A report in The Sun claimed that the Belgium international would prefer a summer move to United as he has reservations over playing for Antonio Conte at Chelsea due to his pressing style and the defensive responsibilities that come with it.

However, Lukaku has expressed his disapproval with the speculation on Twitter, requesting that the media wait until something has been made official regarding his future before reporting on it.

A move to United would see Lukaku reunite with Jose Mourinho -- the man who sold him from Chelsea to Everton in 2014.

Lukaku is currently the Premier League's top scorer for the season with 24 goals, three more than his nearest rival, Tottenham striker Harry Kane.

United are on the look-out for a striker this summer with Jose Mourinho critical of his side's wastefulness in front of goal this season.

The United manager has also lost top-scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic to a knee ligament injury.

However, Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant, Rene Muelensteen, doesn't believe Lukaku fits the bill.

"Don't get me wrong here, Lukaku has obviously had a fantastic season and he is a goal scorer," Muelensteen told talkSPORT. "But at a club like Manchester United you need more strings to your bow.

"What he needs to develop definitely is his game on the ball, in terms of quick combinations with his teammates.

"That is where he falls short and it's something that's not as exposed at a club like Everton. "But if you play at the highest level, your finesse on the ball in the final third, your decision-making has to be absolutely spot on.

"Yes, he would bring power, he would bring strength, but when you look over the years at the strikers United have had, does he fit in the same line of strikers? I don't think so."

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