Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has revealed he was the subject of a summer transfer bid from an English club, while he has expressed his ambition to win the Premier League title.
Former club Chelsea and Juventus were among the sides to be linked with a move for Lukaku, 23, during the summer window.
However, the Belgium international ended up remaining at Goodison Park and he says it was the arrival of Ronald Koeman as manager that helped convince him to stay, despite an offer on the table from another Premier League club.
"I'm not going to lie. There was a specific club in England who was really keen to buy me," Lukaku told Sport/Voetbalmagazine. "But Everton's new staff made me understand they didn't want me to leave. What can you do when that happens?"
Lukaku, who has hit seven goals for Everton this season, is determined to stick around in England to try and win the Premier League title, though he says he is open to a move abroad.
"That's the trophy I want, that's what I work for, to win that title," Lukaku, who has a contract at Everton until June 2019, said.
"I would not say no to Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1 or the Bundesliga, but before such a move several conditions need to be met. First I need a coach to work with who believes in me as there is no point in signing for someone and then realise on the spot that the system is not designed for me."