Football Paper Round: Lukaku 'too expensive' for Serie A

Lukaku 'too expensive' for Serie A

Romelu Lukaku's agent Mino Raiola claims no Italian club could afford the Everton striker, according to ESPNFC. The report says that Raiola has told media in Belgium that the player is "too expensive for Serie A" and claims that only world's best could afford his 23 year old client including

top English clubs, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. There is an exception to this however, if AC Milan's scheduled takeover by Chinese investors goes ahead and would leave a move open to the former Italian giants.

West Ham, Southampton, Everton watching Juventus striker Simone Zaza

A range of Premier League clubs are watching Juventus and Italian international forward Simone Zaza, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that Bundesliga club Wolfsburg have placed a £20 million bid to lure Zaza, as Everton, Southampton and West Ham are all monitoring the progress of the deal. Juventus have rebuffed a range of offers for Zaza, but are considering selling him for £25 million as the Italian international wants more domestic playing time. Juventus will make a decision on his future after the Euros, leaving the range of Premier League clubs queuing for his signature time to make bids.

Everton keen on former Man United star Nani

Everton have enquired about the future of former United ace Nani, according to the Daily Mail. Nani is currently playing at Fenerbahce, and is also the subject of interest from Valencia and Inter Milan, as the player also has a £6.5 million release clause in his contract. Nani has scored twice at the Euros for Portugal and eight times for Fenerbahce this season, showing a run of form that has a range of suitors interested in his services.

Leicester move for Brazilian Eduardo Sasha

Leicester have made a £7 million bid for Internacional striker Eduardo Sasha, according to the Mirror. The report says that while Internacional have turned down the bid, they're open to selling the 24 year old striker for a fee of around £9 million dollars. Leicester are weighing up future attacking options, as they await to see the outcome of Arsenal's £20 million Jamie Vardy bid. 

Source: Eurosport