Everton striker Romelu Lukaku was arrested in Los Angeles and will appear in court on 2 October following a noise complaint, Beverly Hills police have said.
Lukaku, who is set to have a medical at Manchester United, was given a misdemeanour citation after officers responded to five other noise complaints at the same location.
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“These noise violations occurred at a residence in Beverly Hills,” said a Beverly Hills police statement.
Lukaku scored 25 Premier League goals last season, and United have been chasing him for most of the summer.
They are keen to conclude a deal before they depart for a pre-season tour to the United States on Sunday.
Wayne Rooney is not expected to be part of United’s squad for the trip as he looks set to return to Everton on a free transfer. The two deals are not connected.
Lukaku was 18 when he signed for Chelsea from Anderlecht in August 2011 for a fee reported to be about £20m.
He made just one Premier League start for the club and spent time on loan at West Bromwich Albion and Everton before sealing a permanent move to Goodison Park.
Lukaku turned down the most lucrative contract offer in Everton’s history in March, and later said: “I don’t want to stay at the same level. I want to improve and I know where I want to do that.”
