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Ray Parlour backs Everton selling Romelu Lukaku

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Manchester United and Chelsea are both believed to be chasing Everton’s Romelu Lukaku.

Everton's Romelu Lukaku looks dejected

Ray Parlour has told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast on TalkSPORT, which was broadcast on 7th June, that Everton will complete a great deal if they sell Romelu Lukaku for £100 million.

Everton are reportedly asking for a huge price for the Belgian striker, who is wanted by both Manchester United and Chelsea.

Everton's Romelu Lukaku looks dejected

And even though Lukaku is a vital player for Everton, Parlour believes that the huge cash sum they will get from his sale, means that Ronald Koeman can feel satisfied with the business his club is set to do this summer.

“That’s a great deal for Everton, when you look at the scenario,” Parlour said. “I know he’s an important player, who scored a lot of goals, but everyone has got a price and that’s a great deal for Everton.”

Lukaku confirmed yesterday that he would be leaving Everton this summer, with the 24-year-old keen to test himself elsewhere.

Everton's Romelu Lukaku

Chelsea is said to be Lukaku’s destination of choice (Daily Mail), with Antonio Conte’s side keen to snap him up.

Lukaku finished runner-up to Harry Kane in the Premier League’s golden boot standings, after netting 25 goals this past season.

Everton have already been linked with a whole host of strikers, as they seek to find a replacement for Lukaku.

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku reacts after missing a chance to score