Belief ‘white smoke’ for Man United exit could appear today, after ‘productive’ morning talks

Despite initial Gazzetta dello Sport claims on Wednesday morning that Manchester United had rejected the latest offer from Inter for Romelu Lukaku, believed to be at €70m + €4m, things have since developed.

The same outlet are now claiming morning talks between the two sides have been ‘productive’ after the Premier League side ‘sent signs of strong openness’ about getting a deal done.

It’s reported all parties have been in ‘frenetic contacts to get a deal over the line before the end of the transfer window in England, and there’s a belief the ‘white smoke’ could announced as early as Wednesday afternoon.

Inter already have an agreement with the player himself, meaning that side of the talks doesn’t need to happen, and once Manchester United and the Serie A club reach an agreement, he will just need to sign on the dotted line.

Lukaku has been in Belgium the past couple of days, training with Anderlecht, but a recent claim from Corriere dello Sport explained he could be on his way back to England on Wednesday to take part in these talks.

It seems his presence might not be needed after all.