Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku are crossing paths again after La Joya’s failed move to Manchester United in 2019. Who should Inter sign next summer?
Both players have been linked with a move to the Stadio Meazza at the end of the current campaign. Dybala will be available as a free agent at the end of the season, while Lukaku is likely to leave Chelsea after a tough campaign under Thomas Tuchel. Multiple reports in Italy suggest that the Belgium international has repeatedly asked Inter directors to return to Inter. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri no longer deny that Lukaku could return in 2022-23.
Dybala and Lukaku already crossed paths in 2019 when La Joya refused to move to Manchester United in a swap deal with Lukaku, who eventually signed for Inter, where he remained for two seasons scoring 64 goals in 95 appearances. The Nerazzurri must balance the books and will likely sell some of their players in the summer transfer window, but either the Argentinean or the Belgian striker could move to the Stadio Meazza to strengthen their attack.
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A lot will depend on the future of Lautaro Martinez, who has recently extended his contract until June 2026. Despite that, his sale remains on the cards due to Inter’s financial issues. The Argentinean formed an excellent strike partnership with Lukaku this term and some Nerazzurri fans would love to see them at the Stadio Meazza again. Simone Inzaghi is also an admirer of Lukaku.
Last week, Inter legend Beppe Bergomi said that the Inter coach had told him that the 28-year-old is the best striker he’s ever coached, although he could work with him only for ten days last summer. Given Inter’s financial issues, Lukaku could only return to Inter on loan. On the other hand, Dybala would join Inter on a free transfer after the end of his contract with Juventus. Beppe Marotta has publicly denied Inter’s interest in La Joya, but the 65-year-old was the man who signed the striker at Juventus for €40m in 2015. He still has a strong bond with the Argentinean striker. Who would be the best option for Inter in the summer? Let us know in the comments section below.
Dybala all the way
Lukaku. Dybala will never realize his potential and can’t be relied upon to stay healthy.
Plus Lautaro and Correa (and even Alexis) are more similar to Dybala. Dzeko is getting older and older and needs a replacement. Better Lukaku.
I have to admit when Lukaku and Lautaro were upfront together, Inter‘s attack seemed really formidable. Dybala is also good but his injury record is risky. Both are a bit risky but potentially rewarding so it may come down to which one will cost less for Inter.
Well, I’D say both! Lukako is better, But Dybala is free! Dybala is actually a great player, if he wasn’t injury prone he’d be one ofvthe best players in europe!
Lukaku’s return and Dybala’s capture will be legendary … But in order to get a positive balance, the club must have sales … The sacrifice of Pinamonti, Salcedo, Rado, Esposito, Dalbert, Egome and Satriano seems obvious … But Martinez must remain in doubt … De vrij and Kolarov will also be filled with Bremer and Gunter …
Lukaku’s return and Dybala’s capture will be legendary … But in order to get a positive balance, the club must have sales … The sacrifice of Pinamonti, Salcedo, Rado, Esposito, Dalbert, Egome and Satriano seems obvious … But Martinez must remain in doubt … De vrij and Kolarov will also be filled with Bremer and Gunter …
Lukaku is perfect for Inter as the farmers league is not what it once was and that has been the way for decades. This also includes Juventus who are a tier 2 European force and Milan who will not win the serie a title. He flopped at Man Utd and again at Chelsea as he is not top draw. When playing in a more fearsome league with much more quality he is a little fish out of water. The fact that Tuchel plays Havertz as a center forward tells you the trust he has in the one trick ox that can only power into the box.
How about neither?
Why is it Serie A sides keep splashing huge amounts on players that are or will probably go downhill soon?
Inter really needs a finisher who rises to the occasion. Although i liked lukaku last year, he struggled in the big games.
I hope they both end up at Inter as neither of them is a big game player and too often go missing when the pressure is on.