Romelu Lukaku could rejoin Everton on permanent deal in the next 48 hours

Lukaku spent last season on loan at Goodison Park

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Everton are closing on a deal to take Romelu Lukaku back to Goodison Park.



Roberto Martinez has made signing the Belgian his top priority of the summer and is looking increasing like landing his man possibly in the next 48 hours.



Martinez, who had considered Demba Ba as an alternative but could not agree his £80,000 a week personal terms, will have pulled off a major coup if he persuades the 21-year-old Belgian to sign.

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Loan star: Lukaku impressed during his spell at Goodison Park last year and Martinez wants him back

Target: Roberto Martinez has make Lukaku his priority as he looks to build on last season's impressive showing

It is understood that extensive preparations have been made for his return with Everton due to return from their training camp in Austria tonight.



Lukaku was expected to sign for Atletico Madrid but it became apparent that he was not the first choice for coach Diego Simeone.



Wolfsburg have also shown a strong interest as have Tottenham but Lukaku enjoyed his time at Goodison and is willing to help Everton push for a Champions League place.

Misfit: The Belgian striker has failed to make an impression at his parent club since joining in 2011

Lethal: The striker netted 15 times in the league for the Toffees last year, and was their top scorer.

Martinez has held talks with Monaco over a return loan for 6ft 8ins striker Lacina Traore also and is well on in negotiations for Bosnia midfielder Muhamed Besic, 21, of Ferencvaros.



