A massive development in the saga involving Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has got plenty of fans talking on social media.

The Telegraph are among a number of mainstream publications to report that the Belgium international has informed the Merseyside club that he will not be signing a new £140,000-a-week contract.

The striker's agent Mino Raiola mentioned numerous times over the past few weeks that his client was on the verge of penning a long-term deal, but it does not seem as though the pair are on the same page.

This latest bit of news throws up suggestions that a handful of clubs will be in the running for Lukaku when the transfer window reopens in the summer.

It is important to note, though, that the 23-year-old still has two years left on his contract at Goodison Park, which puts the Toffees in a relatively secure negotiating position.

As expected, Everton fans have taken to Twitter to give their thoughts on the news, with many disappointed in Lukaku's conduct, while others believe that he will sign a new deal.

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