Romelu Lukaku’s agent has revealed just how close Juventus star Paulo Dybala was to joining Manchester United. “It was on the verge of happening.”
Lukaku looked to be all set for Juventus last summer, with Dybala heading to United in a direct trade, but the deal collapsed and the Belgian hitmen ended up signing for Inter.
“It’s true, it was on the verge of happening,” Federico Pastorello confessed to Tuttosport.
Romelu Lukaku’s agent has revealed just how close Juventus star Paulo Dybala was to joining Manchester United. “It was on the verge of happening.”
Lukaku looked to be all set for Juventus last summer, with Dybala heading to United in a direct trade, but the deal collapsed and the Belgian hitmen ended up signing for Inter.
“It’s true, it was on the verge of happening,” Federico Pastorello confessed to Tuttosport.
“Romelu, however, had always hoped to join Inter because he was struck by the affection of the Nerazzurri fans.”
Pastorello then had his say on the transfer market in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
It comes after Beppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici both predicted there would be more swap deals going forward.
“It will certainly be a market never seen before in modern times. We’re facing a global crisis and the economic impact on the world of football depends on whether or not the season will be completed but, in any case, there will be one.
“I expect lower prices and more creativity to make up for these technical and economic shortcomings. I think we’ll also see more swap deals between the big clubs.”
Will Dybala be involved again?
“I don’t know the situation from the inside because I’m not his agent, but Dybala seems to be flourishing again to me.
“I honestly still see him at Juve. I don’t think the swap deals will affect him, Kane or the other champions.”
Finally, the representative gave his tips on who to look out for when the transfer window did eventually reopen.
“Watch out for Willan and Cavani, who will be out of contract. And pay attention to our very own Samuele Ricci from Empoli, a young lad whom all the big sides want.”