Romelu Lukaku is reportedly being targeted by Italian Giants, Juventus

Speaking to Sky Sports in March, Romelu Lukaku said: 'I will be 23 in the summer and I think it would be nice to play in the Champions League from next season. That is the next step for me.'

After the sacking of Roberto Martinez in May, Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is widely expected to take over at Everton and will be hoping to persuade the 23-year-old into staying at the club.

Also under the new ownership of Farhad Moshiri, the Toffees will be able to offer Lukaku a more attractive wage but the appeal of Champions League football at one of Europe's most attractive clubs may be too difficult to compete with.

Romelu Lukaku is in good form having scored four goals in his last five international friendlies and the striker will be hoping to guide Belgium to Euro 2016 glory this summer.

The 23-year-old knows that a good tournament may increase his chances for a move as some of the European big boys begin to circle.

Belgium's European Championship campaign begins on June 13 as they face Italy in Group E.