PHIL NEVILLE has urged Manchester United to NOT sign Romelu Lukaku – because he is not a big-game player.
The Everton striker looks set to leave the club in the summer after refusing to sign a new contract with the Toffees.
United have been linked with a mega-money move for the Belgian but former star Neville believes the club should concentrate on signing Antoine Griezmann or Gareth Bale instead.
Neville told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast: “I’m not so sure [Lukaku would fit in at Man United].
“I would prefer United to go out and get Gareth Bale or Antoine Griezmann, I really would.
“I have watched Lukaku and I am a big fan, but I see him in the big games and I don’t see a player that grabs and wins a big game on his own.
“I still think there are question marks against Lukaku. Jose sold him and he didn’t play that much at Chelsea, so he knows him well.
“I think the ideal signing would be Harry Kane – but I don’t think United will get him. But Griezmann and Bale, I think these are the players that can take United closer to winning the Premier League.”
Another player than United have been keeping tabs on is Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe.
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The 18-year-old has caught the attention of Europe's elite after a stellar season for the club where he has scored 24 times.
And Neville revealed he is a huge fan of the Frenchman and is sure he will move to the Premier League sooner rather than later.
Neville said: “I think United are probably one of the only ones who can afford to pay for him, you are talking maybe £100m.
“I have watched him twice, against Tottenham and against Man City, and I have never seen pace like it.
“He will be bought, but rumour has it he will be staying in Monaco for one more season.
“Look, he is still young enough to develop there and I am sure we will see him in the Premier League sooner rather than later.”
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