(ANSA) - Milan, July 19 - Inter Boss Antonio Conte said
Friday he liked Romelu Lukaku but the big Belgium striker was
still a Man Utd player.
"Me, frustrated about Lukaku? Frustrated is a big word. I
like Lukaku, he would be an important player for us, but he is a
Manchester United player", Conte told a press conference ahead
of a friendly against Utd in Singapore.
Lukaku, 26, cost 70 million pounds from Everton two years ago
and the Red Devils would want at least that much to part with
him, experts say.
"I know Lukaku very well, I wanted him when I was Chelsea
coach, but we know our situation," Conte said.
Inter is looking for a heavyweight centre forward to replace
Argentina striker Mauro Icardi who is on the outs with the
Nerazzurri.
"It certainly isn't easy to play without a striker, but the
market is open," said Conte.
"There's still a possibility for players to join and leave
clubs.
"It's not easy to play teams like Juventus or Manchester
United without strikers".
Soccer: I like Lukaku but he's United's
Know him very well, wanted him at Chelsea says Inter boss