Exactly.
Also people complaining about the price, what were alternatives? Morata and Belotti would've both costed give or take 5-10 less etc but they'd have been more riskier than Lukaku.
I'm pretty happy at this.
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Also people complaining about the price, what were alternatives? Morata and Belotti would've both costed give or take 5-10 less etc but they'd have been more riskier than Lukaku.
I'm pretty happy at this.
So Rooney is just going to magically transfer to Everton without either club confirming the deal? We're just left to 'assume' he was part of the Lukaku transfer?
Or, when Rooney leaves, he will be announced in a separate deal like all normal transfers.
Which of those scenarios seems more likely.
It's great indeed. Glaston does have a weird obsession with United's finances and likes to make things up.
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Still going on with this BS to make Raiola the one to blame. Pathetic from Chelsea.
Remember Hazard deal ?
That's true but keep in mind that we watch the full 90 minutes of every qualifier and friendly game as well. While it's true club football and internation football are very different animals, watching a player that much, for so many full games (not just highlights, an important distinction) does teach you a lot about him. Anyway, I don't want to sound negative because I do think Lukaku has the ability to score loads of goals and I truly hope he becomes a more rounded player here. As a Belgian and Man United supporter it's obvious I have every reason to hope he becomes a massive success.
explain this please
Ah ok......didn't know that. Therefore Conte must be happy then...and not snarling as reported.
Except Lukaku isn't really that much of a bully up front. In fact there are times when you wonder why he doesn't use his physicality more. In reality he relies on pace, movement and finishing more than strength, so quite different to Heskey.
If you believe United will say they swept their top goal scoring player for Lukaku in a deal then fine for you.
Don't get me wrong I didn't say it's sure a swap deal, it may or may be not, but what I'm sure about that both clubs will never mention it whatever it's.
Again you believe the official quotes too seriously.
He'll score plenty, and if his all-round game is lacking I think we'll be able to flog him off in a few years. PL clubs are loaded, one of them will give us back most of our money. Don't see too much of a loss here.
Won't take us over the hump in the big games though (which people conveniently decide to ignore our shocking performances in). But that's a style and general (cowardly) approach problem, more so than personnel.
Won't take us over the hump in the big games though (which people conveniently decide to ignore our shocking performances in). But that's a style and general (cowardly) approach problem, more so than personnel.
He is nothing like Heskey ffs.
You literally only compared him with Heskey because he's black, and KM calling you out for it isn't racist at all - he's absolutely correct.
The fact that you immediately thought of Heskey as an example to compare to him despite there being the likes of Kevin Davies, Shane Long etc who are similarly battering rams strikers speaks volumes about you.
As for Heskey and Lukaku comparison, one look at their Ipswich and Everton records would tell you there's a world of difference between them.
Mourinho winning the league in his 2nd season as usual? are they the parallels you're speaking of?
Meanwhile you have a manager that smiles a lot, has won feck all so far at Liverpool and has absolutely no plan B on the pitch.
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Yeah I like to believe facts, not sensationalised media articles & rumours.
Yeah Hazard has been (up until fairly recently) been a complete waste of space for Belgium too. KDB is the only one who has consistently turned up for the national team.
Odd thing to say really considering Lukaku has been taking the PL by storm since he arrived here. People should be very scared now he's moved to a club that creates even more chances and dominates games..
He'll excel.
Quite.
I'm not sure which mod Glaston is shagging but I'm amazed he gets away with such blantant wind ups. I've been banned before for calling someone an idiot!
Glaston, the fee is 75m. You have even contradicted yourself here.
The media would be making alot more of it if it was going to eclipse the 89m paid for Pogba as it would be a new world record fee.
75m is actually a fair price IMO.
Can't believe you've asked this..
1) Lukaku is homegrown
2) Lukaku is younger
3) Lukaku is a proven PL goalscorer
4) Lukaku is a proven international goalscorer
52m for Lacazette
75m for Lukaku
Seems fair to me.
Probably be when we fly out tomorrow. I can't see him flying back just to fly out again. I suppose that Woody could fly out early to sign the contract.
Oh yeah. I totally believe this guy. The one who kept saying there was no deal after everyone else confirmed it.
It might be 75m+15 add ons.. but I'm not believing it till I see BBC report it.
The (closest to official) word so far is, 75m.
Heskey record for Ipswich- 197 matches 46 goals.
Lukaku record for Everton- 133 matches 71 goals.
Yet his comparison with Heskey hasn't got anything to do with his colour. No sir. Not at all.
Lukaku record for Everton- 133 matches 71 goals.
Yet his comparison with Heskey hasn't got anything to do with his colour. No sir. Not at all.
We probably already have someone out there. A few of the reps would've been there before the start of the tour anyway.
Why do we even let rival fans in here.
Serious question?
Serious question?
Think it's more to do with his physique, playing style and limited technical ability. Lukaku knows where the goal is though, that's for sure.
@TheReligion is the Gattuso of football forums, great when he is playing for you and a pain when he is not.
Yeah no way it's a world record. If it was, both Everton & United would want everyone to know.
Lukaku has gone from someone who struggles to hold the ball up to now being a bully?
He hasn't even signed for us yet and Jose has improved him..
Or Dumpstar is a massive racist.
Quick..get the slideshow out Father...
He hasn't even signed for us yet and Jose has improved him..
Or Dumpstar is a massive racist.
Quick..get the slideshow out Father...
We enjoy the salt.
I'm trying to push the comparison with Mario Gomez, surely it will take on at some point.
Shane Long, Kevin Davies just two examples of the strikers you described. This is not the first time Heskey comparison has been trotted out.
Rooney ain't worth £10m. He is on £300k a week with bonuses. I am amazed that Everton have taken his wages off our hands. If he didn't leave for China I was convinced we would be paying 50% of his wages next season while he played for another side.
Mate, its Jim White
Lukaku is actually closer to a striker like Hernandez than either Benteke or Heskey. However, being a large black man limits the players he can be compared to.
We should be greatful Andy Cole exists, else the comparisons would have nowhere to run at all.
We should be greatful Andy Cole exists, else the comparisons would have nowhere to run at all.
The £15m "add ons" equate to exactly the £7.5m they owe us each for Schneiderlin and Keane. Funny that.
That's perfect
You've done a stellar job at not describing Lukaku at all. Bravo, dude.
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