Romelu Lukaku

[Mogwai]

We must keep him here. He doesn't seem like the sort to sulk on the pitch if we did keep him, but I can definitely see him saying stuff to the media.

 

[Papa Shango]

I agree with you- none of them would come to everton- which means lukaku leaving everton is a massive blow since his replacement is likely to be a (much) lower quality ST.

It is but I dont think signing a lower quality replacement automatically means we will suffer.

You could sign someone who fits the system better maybe. We do create chances so even a decent striker should score goals for us.

Obviously I want him to stay forever but that was never going to happen.

And for those saying Everton are to blame if he leaves, even if we got into the CL he would still want to leave. Cl is just an excuse for wanting more money and to play for a club of higher prestige.

 

[ijjysmith]

We must keep him here. He doesn't seem like the sort to sulk on the pitch if we did keep him, but I can definitely see him saying stuff to the media.

Maybe, but I reckon he could pull a strop of he wanted.

 

[PhilEFC]

It doesn't matter if Lukaku doesn't kick up a fuss, it's all down to the slimy agent wanting his next pay day.

 

[Zatara]

Lukaku is going nowhere.

He came out and said he was excited for next season with us and then a week later those quotes emerged from the belgian press.

Martinez and Lukaku have both said they havent spoken to Moshiri (at least recently). What would be the point of Lukaku doing a 180 turn on his comments?

I think Lukakus agent has advised him and theyre expecting a major wage increase as well as the promise of several top players signing this summer.

If Moshiri put in £50mil and also we had £50mil coming from the TV revenues (which also increase next season so we could actually leverage there) we would have £100mil available to strengthen and show the players we mean business.

Couldnt see him leaving if we do that.

 

[Papa Shango]

Lukaku is going nowhere.

He came out and said he was excited for next season with us and then a week later those quotes emerged from the belgian press.

Martinez and Lukaku have both said they havent spoken to Moshiri (at least recently). What would be the point of Lukaku doing a 180 turn on his comments?

I think Lukakus agent has advised him and theyre expecting a major wage increase as well as the promise of several top players signing this summer.

If Moshiri put in £50mil and also we had £50mil coming from the TV revenues (which also increase next season so we could actually leverage there) we would have £100mil available to strengthen and show the players we mean business.

Couldnt see him leaving if we do that.

It depends who wants him really.

 

[ImKoneKoneKoneKone]

Are clubs really going to pay 50/60 million for him? Probably not, but if they do, then that money is capable of bringing in the likes of Lacazette/Yarmolenko and other types of strikers like Icardi. Its not all doom and gloom if he goes, could even see a switch in tactics

 

[MACCA75]

We are basically going to have loads of money to spend in the summer, but have very few players wanting to join us. Fearing that we will end up with a few Niasse type signings. Players who were so far down our list that we haven't scouted them properly, and then pay way over the odds.

 

[Papa Shango]

We are basically going to have loads of money to spend in the summer, but have very few players wanting to join us. Fearing that we will end up with a few Niasse type signings. Players who were so far down our list that we haven't scouted them properly, and then pay way over the odds.

Its way too soon to judge Niasse.

 

[Carlito]

I'll be the first to admit that, unlike many here, I'm not on first name terms with Lukaku, but I don't understand the sentiment that he won't kick up a fuss if Everton block a move in the summer.

I fully expect him to force a move as early as possible.

 

[MACCA75]

Its way too soon to judge Niasse.

Signs aren't promising though..

 

[Papa Shango]

Signs aren't promising though..

Well yeah but he really hasnt had a chance. Full pre season under his belt etc, lets judge him then.

 

[Billy Dean]

Are clubs really going to pay 50/60 million for him? Probably not, but if they do, then that money is capable of bringing in the likes of Lacazette/Yarmolenko and other types of strikers like Icardi. Its not all doom and gloom if he goes, could even see a switch in tactics

Spot on. Far from the end of the world if he goes.

 

[kithnou]

And here we go...fluffity fluff time.

 

[kithnou]

And more fluffity fluff..