Man United "open" to large transfer payments spread over two years – There is still a long way to go

On Thursday, the Romelu Lukaku saga at Inter was a big step forward as the Serie A club went to London to talk with Manchester United about the Belgian.

No agreement was reached because it would be far too simple and straightforward, but positive steps have been taken towards a possible subsequent transfer.

The Gazzetta dello Sport strives to provide as much detail as possible on the entire project, with good and bad news.

It is in this order that they act, we will start with the elements inducing the smile (if you want Lukaku to go to Italy).

Despite the fact that Manchester United has maintained its position, at least for the moment, on the asking price of 75 million pounds, they opened the door to negotiations by informing Inter of their willingness to accept a payment over two years .

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For the Serie A club, this is great news, as previous reports suggested that the Red Devils would only accept a lump sum for the Belgian.

The bad news, however, is that Inter does not want to spend 75 million pounds, it only values ​​Lukaku between 60 and 65 million euros.

Manchester United knows that part of the costs it will pay to Everton (about 5 million euros), that's why it resists and wants to recover as much as possible its initial expenses.

Gazzetta goes on to explain that "the dialogue remains complicated".

With the return of Piero Ausilio in Italy, discussions with Beppe Marotta will now begin on the best way to return with an official offer, which will require a considerable increase in the initial payment of the loan to be able to reach, with bonuses, the 75 million £.

There is still a long way to go, but it was certainly a step in the right direction for Inter.