Everton striker Romelu Lukaku would prefer a return to Chelsea over joining Jose Mourinho's Manchester United.

The Sun says he will snub Jose Mourinho to realise his dream of returning to Chelsea.

The 25-goal Belgian has made it clear to agent Mino Raiola that if he has the choice he will go back to Stamford Bridge rather than join Manchester United and work for the man who dumped him in 2014.

Lukaku's decision to rebuff United will delight Blues boss Antonio Conte, who tried to sign him last summer, as Diego Costa prepares for an escape to China.

The striker told pals privately that he was shattered when the Portuguese decided to sell.

Lukaku, who faces Chelsea this afternoon, is even prepared to go back to the Bridge for LESS money than the £200,000-a-week United were ready to pay him.