Romelu Lukaku

ijjysmith · January 7, 2016

Still not answered, would people really want him as captain when more than likely he'll be off as soon as a PSG or such like stump up the mental amount of cash?

neil999 · January 7, 2016

ijjysmith said:
Still not answered, would people really want him as captain when more than likely he'll be off as soon as a PSG or such like stump up the mental amount of cash?

i dont like strikers as captains, dunno why..but its weird!

ijjysmith · January 7, 2016

neil999 said:
i dont like strikers as captains, dunno why..but its weird!

I'm not a fan either. And can't really place why either.

bluestevon · January 7, 2016

ijjysmith said:
Still not answered, would people really want him as captain when more than likely he'll be off as soon as a PSG or such like stump up the mental amount of cash?

I guess part is the hope ti will maybe keep him a little longer at the club being given an extra amount of responsibility and trust mate, maybe another part is that as a Captain maybe some of him will rub off on the others and it will push the entire team up a level.

Suppose its the same situation most clubs have though, do you actually avoid giving the captaincy to one of the best players who seems suited to it due to the fact they will be the most in demand to other teams, that way you will end up with so called journeymen constantly wearing it

The Esk · January 7, 2016

ijjysmith said:
Still not answered, would people really want him as captain when more than likely he'll be off as soon as a PSG or such like stump up the mental amount of cash?

He's not going anywhere, least of all PSG. Keep telling you this.

ijjysmith · January 7, 2016

The Esk said:
He's not going anywhere, least of all PSG. Keep telling you this.

Hmm. Not quite sure how you can be so confident.

davids · January 7, 2016

Any news on the injury last night?

MartSlinger · January 7, 2016

ijjysmith said:
Hmm. Not quite sure how you can be so confident.

Dont think he'll touch PSG myself like. Ligue 1 is an utter joke, think he'd rather go to other Leagues myself.

ijjysmith · January 7, 2016

MartSlinger said:
Dont think he'll touch PSG myself like. Ligue 1 is an utter joke, think he'd rather go to other Leagues myself.

Well PSG was just an example team used as they have cash.

kithnou · January 7, 2016

MartSlinger said:
Dont think he'll touch PSG myself like. Ligue 1 is an utter joke, think he'd rather go to other Leagues myself.

England or one of the 2 Spanish giants for Rom. Or Everton legend...

helpimonfire · January 7, 2016

mascoq66700 said:
Any news on the injury last night?

Not thought serious. Might miss Saturday game. Give the guy a rest anyway and play super Kone.

Ashtonian · January 7, 2016

Of course Lukaku will be off in the future.

Name any other striker that isn't at barca/real who is proving to consistently score 20+ goals every single year? Or better yet a 1 in 2 average, at his age as well?

Could imagine there would be a bidding war to get him to their club. Either way 50+ million will be the eventual fee.

ijjysmith · January 7, 2016

Could totally see Real wanting him. He's that good.

coollino · January 7, 2016

Good player

BlueToff · January 7, 2016

ijjysmith said:
Could totally see Real wanting him. He's that good.

So can I... but maybe not just yet. It may be different under Zidane, of course, but if Benzema leaves, I think their first port of call will be Aguero or perhaps even Lewandowski.

If Rom bags 30 this season though and tears up the Euros, it may be a different story. But our valuation if so will be in excess of £50mil, which means that it narrows it down to clubs who would pay that money:

- United
- City
- Chelsea (they could pay that, but would they take that hit?)
- Real
- Barca
- PSG

Bayern rarely spend that big and would only need a forward if Lewandowski left. PSG have the spending power but it depends whether Rom would want to take the step down in quality in terms of the league he plays in, but then be guaranteed a huge wage and Champions League.