Manchester United in fierce battle with Chelsea over Everton striker Romelu Lukaku

- Manchester United want to sign Everton striker Romelu Lukaku

- The Belgian international is also linked with a move to Chelsea

- Mourinho and Antonio Conte will now go into fierce battle to land him

Manchester United are interested in Belgian international striker Romelu Lukaku and the Red Devils are reportedly ready to submit massive £100 million bid to land the Everton star.

NAIJ.com understands that the player is wanted by Premier League champions Chelsea, but Manchester United want to use Wayne Rooney's return to Goodison park as favor for them to lure Lukaku to Old Trafford.

Rooney is expected to leave Manchester United this week 13 years after joining the Red Devils from Everton. His proposed departure has already sent Jose Mourinho to the transfer market as the Portuguese man is also interested in signing Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata.

Romelu Lukaku is desperate to leave Everton this summer as the Belgian international wants to play in the UEFA Champions League next season.

Manchester United will now face serious battle from Chelsea coach Antonio Conte as he has signified his intention to sign Lukaku this summer.