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Man United star ready to leave for Juventus if forced out of Old Trafford

- Romelu Lukaku has struggled to find form with Man United this season

- The 25-year-old has just managed to score only ten goals this campaign

- Marcus Rashford has been preferred in the center-forward position in games

Romelu Lukaku has reportedly said he will join Serie A giants Juventus if he is no more wanted at Manchester United.

The Belgium international has come under huge criticisms by supporters following his inconsistent showing this season.

The 25-year-old has scored just ten goals and been force to play in an unusual position under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Reports claim the Old Trafford outfit are looking to sell him in the summer transfer window as Marcus Rashford is the preferred option upfront.

And Lukaku who has always admired Juventus will be willing to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at the Allianz Stadium.

The Bianconeri could be in the hunt for a new striker this summer with Paulo Dybala linked with a move to Real Madrid.

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An Old Trafford source said: “Lukaku’s preferred destination would be Juventus if he leaves the club.

“He is an absolutely massive fan of Ronaldo. He has lost his regular spot but not rocked the boat at all so far.

“The feelers are already out in both camps. We’ll have to wait and see but it’s going to be a busy summer.”

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Romelu Lukaku believes his Manchester United teammate Luke Shaw has been the best player in the squad as he hailed the massive turnaround in defence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The caretaker manager has proven all critics wrong since his appointment as the Red Devils' boss winning 11 of his first 14 games.

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