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Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Man Utd target Lukaku focused on Everton

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku insists he is not thinking about a possible move away from Goodison Park this summer, despite interest from a host of top European clubs.

Lukaku scored a brace in Everton's 2-0 win over Chelsea to propel the Toffees to the semi-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday.

It is understood the player's agent Mino Raiola has been speaking with the likes of Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester United about a potential switch for his client this summer, but Lukaku is adamant he is focused on doing his best for Everton in the interim.

"I don't think about that," Lukaku said.

"As a player, individually, I am doing my best. I have grown as a player, as a man, and as an individual. Technically I became stronger, faster, better and my performances are better.

"It is not like I play three games great and six games bad, I have always been good this year and this is something I wanted. If you look at all the big players in the league they do it from day one to the 38th game of the season and that is what I want to do.

"With every goal I score this year there is something happening. I just want the team to win. Whoever scores, whoever delivers, we are all happy. I want to be there for my team. Even if we lose I want to be the one who pulls the strings.

"I just think about Arsenal next week. I just want to win against them and then I go to the national team and play a big game against Portugal.

"I am happy to be having a good season and I just want to improve and do even better next year."

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