Manchester City cult hero Shaun Goater has urged Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to snub Manchester United.

Goater, who was once a member of United's academy, has warned Lukaku that he could become a peripheral figure like Wilfried Bony.

He told 888sport: "It's interesting because Lukaku could be like a Wilfried Bony.

"He could be thinking that he wants to go to United to win things but he should also reflect on players like Bony and consider if he goes there will he be playing regularly?

"He looks like a player who can get United a lot of joy but it depends on the philosophy of the team.

"LVG controls the tempo of the game so it's not the in-your-face, get bodies in the box way and I don't think Lukaku will suit them.

"He is a quality striker but he needs a lot of action and balls coming in around him."