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Ronald Koeman identifies Romelu Lukaku replacements: Striker set for Chelsea or Man United
RONALD KOEMAN has already decided who to spend his Romelu Lukaku money on, according to reports.
Romelu Lukaku looks set to leave Everton this summer
Lukaku stunned Everton last week by rejecting a new contract at the club putting his future on Merseyside in serious doubt.
He has been linked with a move to Chelsea while his agent Mino Raiola appeared to meet Manchester United chief Ed Woodward last week.
And, according to the Sun, Koeman is keen on landing La Liga pair Cedric Bakambu and Willian Jose to replace him.
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Cedric Bakambu has impressed for Villarreal this term
Willian Jose has been in good form for Real Sociedad and has impressed Ronald Koeman
Lukaku would probably bank Everton around £80million if he did depart this summer.
And Koeman is said to have set his sights on the two strikers who would cost a combined £50million.
Bakambu, 25, has four league goals for Villarreal this term and went to the Africa Cup of Nations with DR Congo.
Jose meanwhile has 11 in the league and cup for Real Sociedad and was capped by Brazil at youth level.
The 25-year-old joined Sociedad from Deportivo Maldonado after a staggering seven loan spells, one of which was with Real Madrid.
Lukaku looks certain to leave Goodison but did grab another two goals at the weekend despite rejecting the new contract.
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