Romelu Lukaku helped drive Inter Milan's deal for former Manchester United teammate Alexis Sanchez.

The Daily Mail says Inter have now pulled off the switch they have been pursuing all summer, and will sign Sanchez on loan for the duration of the season without the option to buy.

Lukaku initiated numerous telephone conversations with Sanchez, telling him the beauty of Milan and the immediate impression the area has had upon him.

Lukaku sold the vision to the Chilean how he feels his new neighbourhood is much more elegant and liveable than Manchester, enticing the player to repeatedly request the transfer be concluded.

As a result of securing their desired target Sanchez, Inter have therefore abandoned all interest in Juventus star Paulo Dybala.