Manchester United fans were left reeling earlier this week after being brutally knocked out of the FA Cup by Chelsea, something their fans here in the Tavern are really struggling to come to terms with!

An N’Golo Kante goal was the difference on the night, which means Jose Mourinho is looking down the barrel at a trophy-less season with United, unless they can make something happen in the Europa League.

But with a tricky tie against Rostov still to come and a barrage of league games also on the horizon, United fans are worried that Jose Mourinho’s first season in-charge could end in failure.

But with the news that Romelu Lukaku won’t sign a new deal with the club rife in the press this week, United punters in here have been licking their lips at the prospect of bringing in the Belgian.

So with that in mind, here’s TWO reasons why Mourinho needs to make this happen…

There’s a massive chance he’d come to Old Trafford

In the past, any potential move for Lukaku was rebuffed because the striker always claimed he was happy playing at Everton.

But with the news emerging that he won’t be signing a new deal at Goodison Park, there’s now every chance that if United come in with a reasonable offer, Everton would take it up.

Our landlord in the pub reckons Everton would rather cash in on the player than let him rot in the reserves for nothing!

United over-rely on Ibrahimovic

With Ibrahimovic, Rooney and Martial out for the Chelsea game, there was a rather distinct lack of striking quality within the United ranks.

And with Zlatan Ibrahimovic only thought to be staying at United for one more season, there’s a real chance that their over-reliance on the Swede will come to an end.

Which for United fans here in the Tavern means a move for Lukaku might be edging ever-closer – great news!