Romelu Lukaku has been left out of the pre-season tour to Norway in the middle of Inter Milan links.
Romelu Lukaku has not been included in the pre-season tour to Norway. Even though the reason has not been stated, it is believed that could be owing down to the continued talks with Inter Milan.
The Belgian, who has been linked with a potential move to the Italian counterpart, has been in an out of the side in this pre-season under Solskjaer. There were also rumours about Juventus making a move in a swap deal. But, the Argentine Paulo Dybala has avowed to fight for his place at the Allianz Stadium under Maurizio Sarri.
The 26-year-old posted a picture with his agent a day back, sending the Red Devils faithful in a total muddle. The Nerazzurri’s first £54 million bid was turned down the English side, who are demanding no lesser than £79 million. The Red Devils are not prepared to take any loss for the striker as he joined United from Everton for £75 million in 2017.
There are no other omissions from the 26-man travelling squad to Oslo. Lee Grant, who has been forced to sit out during the International Champions League because of injuries, has been included after a quick recovery. Youngsters Tahith Chong, Mason Greenwood, and Angel Gomes have sneaked into the roster.
TRAVELLING SQUAD
David De Gea, Lee Grant, Joel Pereira, Sergio Romero; Diogo Dalot, Phil Jones, Victor Lindelof, Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Ashley Young; Fred, Angel Gomes, Daniel James, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba; Tahith Chong, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford.
The friendly against Kristiansund will take place at Ullevaal Stadion on Tuesday evening. The Red Devils have won all the pre-season fixtures, but they will have to successfully overcome the Norwegian side and AC Milan before taking on Chelsea in the Premier League.
