Inter Milan chief discussed Man Utd striker Romelu Lukaku after £54m bid is rejected
INTER MILAN’s pursuit of Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is proving difficult, because the Italian club are nervous about breaching financial fair play.
Inter are shopping Mauro Icardi, and Marotta admitted the Argentine is likely to leave this summer, claiming Lautaro Martinez is their only striker at the moment.
Lukaku is believed to be keen on a move to the Serie A side, and made no attempt to hide that fact last month as he referred to Conte as the best manager in the world.
But with United holding firm on their valuation, Inter chief Marotta admitted the Nerazzurri could be unable to make any large bids due to the fear of failing FFP.
“We are seeking two strikers, one more experienced and another younger, because as of today we only have Lautaro Martinez,” he said, per The Mirror.
Romelu Lukaku is expected to leave Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
“Last season we also had Keita Balde Diao and Mauro Icardi, now we have only one forward.
“We’re trying to ponder and evaluate the various profiles, but it’s a year of change, Conte and his new ideas have arrived, whereas next year we’ll certainly be more prepared and streamlined.
“I know Conte very well, I know his language and how to interpret him in the best way.
“The whole club is in sync, even in symbiosis, with the coach, with his focus on details, the fact he is very demanding and has a strong working culture at the base of everything.
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Romelu Lukaku is believed to be keen on a move to Inter Milan (Image: GETTY)
“This is why he feels the need to have a team at his disposal as soon as possible. However, the long transfer window means clubs expand their timing a little and it hasn’t really gone into the next phase yet.
“It’s obvious that we are struggling above all in attack, but we want to do things calmly so that we don’t make any hasty choices.
“Every decision will be made and shared with Conte, without doubt, but we must also recognise that there are economic balances to be respected and so we are keeping a close eye on the Financial Fair Play situation.
“We cannot make too heavy an investment, as we risk falling back into the UEFA bad books.”