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Antonio Conte Hopeful of Romelu Lukaku Deal Amid Manchester United Exit Rumours

Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte has said he's still "very hopeful" of signing Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United after his proposed move to Juventus reportedly fell through.

Goal's Joe Wright wrote United have pulled out of a potential swap deal for Lukaku involving Paulo Dybala, who is understood to be demanding too much money and didn't convince the English club he wanted to join.

Conte spoke to reporters after Inter ended their 2019 International Champions Cup campaign by beating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in London:

"We're continuing to work in the best possible way.