Not 100% sure about the timeline. But I remember the Lukaku rumor had died down before UEFA announced their decision of kicking us out of Conference League. And just about two or three days after that numerous sources (including reliable ones like Romano and Schira) started reporting on the swap deal.
Then it could really be the case that the ban changes the club's strategies in the transfer market. Allegri thinks he might have a chance to win Scudetto without having to participate in Europe competition. Once again he can't help his fetish about over-the-hill experienced champion players that could bring him the title. And that's why we were linked to Lukaku again.
Anyway it's only a guess.
Then it could really be the case that the ban changes the club's strategies in the transfer market. Allegri thinks he might have a chance to win Scudetto without having to participate in Europe competition. Once again he can't help his fetish about over-the-hill experienced champion players that could bring him the title. And that's why we were linked to Lukaku again.
Anyway it's only a guess.
