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johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
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Rated! Alexandre Lacazette vs Michy Batshuayi: Who your club should sign this summer
Premier League suitability
Lacazette: 5ft 8½in, 73 kg
“One of the reasons that he hasn’t played much for France is that he’s not a traditional No.9, but not a winger either
This is the biggest question mark over Lacazette’s head. Under Hubert Fournier, he found success playing in a two-man attack, with trickery and pace around him. He likes to drift left, turn to face goal and create little triangles – about as far removed from a targetman as you can get from a No.9.
After Genesio took over in January, Lyon reverted back to playing three up front and Lacazette has had to adapt – which he has done magnificently. However, as much as he is now the focal point of the attack, everything is played in triangles up there. With young forwards Maxwel Cornet and Rachid Ghezzal alongside, the style suits him.
One of the reasons that he hasn’t played much for France is that he’s not a traditional No.9, but not a winger either. La Liga worked for Antoine Griezmann and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has come on leaps and bounds in the Bundesliga, and those leagues look like better options. 6/10
Batshuayi: 5ft 11½in, 78 kg
There are definitely elements of Batshuayi’s game that you can see in the success of Romelu Lukaku in the Premier League. He’s a powerful runner with a strong upper-body – two big attributes a top English club would want.
He is also younger and used to playing as a backup to more established strikers at club and international level – something that would be quite handy at White Hart Lane. He is also, however, a player who could help take West Ham to the next level alongside his ex-Marseille team-mate Dimitri Payet. 8.5/10
Verdict
Breaking it down and working out the key skills of each attacker, you have to believe that in the long-term it’s Batshuayi who could be a revelation in the Premier League. He has the raw attributes and the profile to not only cope, but excel in England.
Judging each player on their current ability, Lacazette just edges it.
Both are supremely talented, exciting players, however, and their clubs have helped get the best out of them along the way. The question now is who – and how badly – wants their services for next season.
Rated! Alexandre Lacazette vs Michy Batshuayi: Who your club should sign this summer
Premier League suitability
Lacazette: 5ft 8½in, 73 kg
“One of the reasons that he hasn’t played much for France is that he’s not a traditional No.9, but not a winger either
This is the biggest question mark over Lacazette’s head. Under Hubert Fournier, he found success playing in a two-man attack, with trickery and pace around him. He likes to drift left, turn to face goal and create little triangles – about as far removed from a targetman as you can get from a No.9.
After Genesio took over in January, Lyon reverted back to playing three up front and Lacazette has had to adapt – which he has done magnificently. However, as much as he is now the focal point of the attack, everything is played in triangles up there. With young forwards Maxwel Cornet and Rachid Ghezzal alongside, the style suits him.
One of the reasons that he hasn’t played much for France is that he’s not a traditional No.9, but not a winger either. La Liga worked for Antoine Griezmann and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has come on leaps and bounds in the Bundesliga, and those leagues look like better options. 6/10
Batshuayi: 5ft 11½in, 78 kg
There are definitely elements of Batshuayi’s game that you can see in the success of Romelu Lukaku in the Premier League. He’s a powerful runner with a strong upper-body – two big attributes a top English club would want.
He is also younger and used to playing as a backup to more established strikers at club and international level – something that would be quite handy at White Hart Lane. He is also, however, a player who could help take West Ham to the next level alongside his ex-Marseille team-mate Dimitri Payet. 8.5/10
Verdict
Breaking it down and working out the key skills of each attacker, you have to believe that in the long-term it’s Batshuayi who could be a revelation in the Premier League. He has the raw attributes and the profile to not only cope, but excel in England.
Judging each player on their current ability, Lacazette just edges it.
Both are supremely talented, exciting players, however, and their clubs have helped get the best out of them along the way. The question now is who – and how badly – wants their services for next season.
I'd go for Batshuayi and one of Milik, Janssen, Embolo or Dembele. And I'm sure there are a few other options.
johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
We could probably afford 3 of them!
roydo
in memoriam - 1965-2024
Lukaku getting a cold would leave a massive gap, let alone if he goes.
We would need a number 9, like Milik and possibly a smaller number 10 type, somebody willing to wait for his chance.
Cant say ive had my eye on many number 10 strikers, been focusing on mainly number 9s.
Toast
Player Valuation: £80m
We need to spread the goals around. The reliance on 'a 20+' striker is a huge gamble for us.
We're lucky Rom stayed in form for as long as he did this season.
New manager, new ideas.. It's going to be exciting, and no doubt bloody frustrating at times as well.. As its Everton after all.
If Lukaku didn't play for us and we were discussing bringing in a centre forward we couldn't afford him. I hope he is playing for us next season and banging in goals in a team that wants to play to his strengths.
Bring in Milik and Janssen
Del behind one/both
New RM
Del behind one/both
New RM
ricer10
Player Valuation: £15m
As a Canadian .... I'd be excited about Larin coming to Everton ( Heath is his manager at Orlando )...but he is raw / young at best ! He would be a project and a risk. Not a direct replacement for Rom. Having said that.... I still think all of the media blather aside , there is still a decent chance that Lukaku is lining up for the Blues come August !
silent bob
What a guy.
Blasphemer!!!!
You need to take a wee look at yourself, Sturridge over Lukaku.
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