Romelu Lukaku | 2015/16 Performances

Trizy said:
He doesn't strike me as the type who buckles under pressure. He has a stone face and generally plays well even when he's not scoring so it's less risky than signing just a goal scorer.
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It's not him I'm worried about. I think regardless of how well he does, he will get bashed for not living up to the price tag unless he goes on a scoring streak like he is right now which under our system will definitely not happen.

Would be interesting to see if Mourinho signs him if he gets the job
 
He cost Everton £28m, so we'd probably have to pay as much for him as for Kane, especially with their stance on Stones last summer. Not sure which of them I'd prefer at that price. Probably Kane. Lukaku might be more willing to leave than Kane, though.
 
Cina said:
He cost Everton £28m, so we'd probably have to pay as much for him as for Kane, especially with their stance on Stones last summer. Not sure which of them I'd prefer at that price. Probably Kane. Lukaku might be more willing to leave than Kane, though.
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Lukaku has more power and pace while Kane is better at passing. Hard choice this one.
 
Cina said:
He cost Everton £28m, so we'd probably have to pay as much for him as for Kane, especially with their stance on Stones last summer. Not sure which of them I'd prefer at that price. Probably Kane. Lukaku might be more willing to leave than Kane, though.
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Lukaku wouldn't hesitate to force a move if a big club came in for him
 
charlenefan said:
Lukaku wouldn't hesitate to force a move if a big club came in for him
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Stones tried to force a move too and Lukaku is on a long-term contract. It's not about him forcing a move, it's about Everton being willing. PL clubs have so much money now that they simply don't have to sell.
 
Cina said:
Stones tried to force a move too and Lukaku is on a long-term contract. It's not about him forcing a move, it's about Everton being willing. PL clubs have so much money now that they simply don't have to sell.
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I don't remember Stones trying to force a move but if did then Lukaku would do that x1000 and worse
 
19 goals in 24 games this season, and still only 22. He would cost an obscene amount of money, but he'd still be my first choice in the summer. Mane and Depay on the wings, him and Martial up front?
 
2 Man Midfield said:
19 goals in 24 games this season, and still only 22. He would cost an obscene amount of money, but he'd still be my first choice in the summer. Mane and Depay on the wings, him and Martial up front?
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I doubt we're going 4-4-2 again 2MM, unless of course, it's Giggs, there might be a chance! :drool: :nervous:

But yeah, even then, we can continue deploying Martial wide left.

Like you said, he'd be shit expensive though. But much cheaper than Spurs would want for Kane.
 
Ish said:
I doubt we're going 4-4-2 again 2MM, unless of course, it's Giggs, there might be a chance! :drool: :nervous:

But yeah, even then, we can continue deploying Martial wide left.
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He could rotate, they're both pretty young. I think it's more likely we'd see a 433 with Lukaku up front and Martial rotating both wide and up front. But I'd be up for anything with that front 4. Add in Januzaj coming back and that would be an exciting group of attackers all under 24 years old.
 
2 Man Midfield said:
He could rotate, they're both pretty young. I think it's more likely we'd see a 433 with Lukaku up front and Martial rotating both wide and up front. But I'd be up for anything with that front 4. Add in Januzaj coming back and that would be an exciting group of attackers all under 24 years old.
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Yep, the days of having no pace/power/creativity would be a distant memory for us!
 
We have to go in for one of him or Kane this summer really.

Not entirely sure who I'd prefer either. Always seem to change my mind on this one, both are absolute class.
 
Bwuk said:
We have to go in for one of him or Kane this summer really.

Not entirely sure who I'd prefer either. Always seem to change my mind on this one, both are absolute class.
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Even though I'd probably have Kane down as the better footballer (which may suit us better, though I'm not sure), I'd still definitely prefer Lukaku... he's a beast... an absolute handful for any defender.
 
Bwuk said:
We have to go in for one of him or Kane this summer really.
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We should've done so last Summer.
I think this Summer, if LVG is still in charge, we will continue our pursuit of Muller, Neymar or any other Galactico.
I think Mourinho would be happy to work with Lukaku or Kane.
 
Bwuk said:
We have to go in for one of him or Kane this summer really.

Not entirely sure who I'd prefer either. Always seem to change my mind on this one, both are absolute class.
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Have to? They're both going to be overpriced, Kane especially. The notion you must sign one of them is a bit weird, you need a striker for sure, do not see why it has to be one of these though. Aubameyang, Higuain, Lacazette, Icardi and Dybala are all viable options too, they're just the first that spring to mind.
 
BobbyManc said:
Have to? They're both going to be overpriced, Kane especially. The notion you must sign one of them is a bit weird, you need a striker for sure, do not see why it has to be one of these though. Aubameyang, Higuain, Lacazette, Icardi and Dybala are all viable options too, they're just the first that spring to mind.
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I'd love Lukaku, but you have a point.

The Euro has crumbled, so a good deal is possible for a European striker.
 
It's funny because he's better than all strikers Chelsea have by miles and he was theirs.
 
sunama said:
We should've done so last Summer.
I think this Summer, if LVG is still in charge, we will continue our pursuit of Muller, Neymar or any other Galactico.
I think Mourinho would be happy to work with Lukaku or Kane.
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Would Lukaku want to work under Mourinho again?
 
Globule said:
Would Lukaku want to work under Mourinho again?
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Romelu Lukaku says José Mourinho was not responsible for Everton move
• Striker pushed for transfer from Chelsea last year himself
• Lukaku describes Mourinho as ‘a great character and a great man’

I signed the deal with Everton at 11 o’clock and the first text message I got on my old BlackBerry was from Mourinho saying: ‘Good luck, do your best and I will see you next season.’ He was the first. Nobody knows that and that is why for me he gets immense respect. It is really sad he has to go. He is a great character and a great man. Even though there were words said in the media, I never looked at it because I know what he did and not a lot of managers would do that.”

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/dec/25/romelu-lukaku-jose-mourinho-everton-chelsea
 
BobbyManc said:
Have to? They're both going to be overpriced, Kane especially. The notion you must sign one of them is a bit weird, you need a striker for sure, do not see why it has to be one of these though. Aubameyang, Higuain, Lacazette, Icardi and Dybala are all viable options too, they're just the first that spring to mind.
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Agreed with that.

Wouldn't mind Dybala 1 bit. Closest thing well get to Kun (in style) :D. But no chance Juve sell.

As far as big, powerful CF's go, Icardi could be a good shout but I haven't watched much of him, especially this season.

Kane or Lukaku would be mint ito what we need up top, plus age/pl proven etc, but as you mentioned, we'll get ripped a new arsehole to sign them.
 
BobbyManc said:
Have to? They're both going to be overpriced, Kane especially. The notion you must sign one of them is a bit weird, you need a striker for sure, do not see why it has to be one of these though. Aubameyang, Higuain, Lacazette, Icardi and Dybala are all viable options too, they're just the first that spring to mind.
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Lacazette isn't showing his last season form this year. Aubameyang is great but he wants to move to spain next. Juve just bought Dybala and would ask for a larger fee than either Lukaku or Kane would.

Higuain is a bottle job who isn't as good as Kane or Lukaku, and Icardi is probably at a similar level to both, but unproven over here.
 
Bwuk said:
Lacazette isn't showing his last season form this year. Aubameyang is great but he wants to move to spain next. Juve just bought Dybala and would ask for a larger fee than either Lukaku or Kane would.

Higuain is a bottle job who isn't as good as Kane or Lukaku, and Icardi is probably at a similar level to both, but unproven over here.
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Higuain has proven far more than both of them in different leagues and stages. He's been great this season.
 
Bwuk said:
Lacazette isn't showing his last season form this year. Aubameyang is great but he wants to move to spain next. Juve just bought Dybala and would ask for a larger fee than either Lukaku or Kane would.

Higuain is a bottle job who isn't as good as Kane or Lukaku, and Icardi is probably at a similar level to both, but unproven over here.
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Higuain's more proven than both Kane and Lukaku. Icardi's not as good overall but is definitely more clinical than both of them. The main point though is Kane or Lukaku are going to be demanding exorbitant and unjustified sums, so looking elsewhere first would be the best option.
 
I've decided I want

--------------De Gea--------------
Darmian--Smalling--Blind--Shaw
--------Herrera----Morgan--------
Mata---------Rooney---------Martial
--------------Lukaku--------------

:drool:
 
BobbyManc said:
Higuain's more proven than both Kane and Lukaku. Icardi's not as good overall but is definitely more clinical than both of them. The main point though is Kane or Lukaku are going to be demanding exorbitant and unjustified sums, so looking elsewhere first would be the best option.
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Higuain is 28, so I think is normal that he is more proven than Lukaku and Kane. However, the last 2 are premier league proven that can be also important. We thought that Martial was too expensive, but I truly believe that he will be a good investment for the present and the future.

I agree that we can look for cheaper options with a similar result. For example, we could sign Ibrahimovic for free and he could give us 2 good seasons, then we can look for another striker.

In my opinion, we want players like Lukaku/Kane so they can become our future with Martial.
 
Why do people think Kane will cost more? Kenwright got the same fee for Fellaini as Levy got for Modric for gods sake.
 
charlenefan said:
I've decided I want

--------------De Gea--------------
Darmian--Smalling--Blind--Shaw
--------Herrera----Morgan--------
Mata---------Rooney---------Martial
--------------Lukaku--------------

:drool:
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Still the same tumescent football with Mata patrolling the right wing!
 
BigDunc9 said:
Why do people think Kane will cost more? Kenwright got the same fee for Fellaini as Levy got for Modric for gods sake.
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Levy declined £40m offers from Chelsea and PSG before he let the Madrid deal go through, because Modric himself had his heart set on Madrid at that point. Fellaini's fee was a freak occurence because Moyes' stupidity and United's desperation.

I'd say Lukaku would cost between £45m and £50m this Summer if he keeps his current level, while Kane would be between £50m and £60m, just a feeling though. They'll both be 23 so still very young; if United really wants either of them, I think they'll get them.
 
charlenefan said:
I've decided I want

--------------De Gea--------------
Darmian--Smalling--Blind--Shaw
--------Herrera----Morgan--------
Mata---------Rooney---------Martial
--------------Lukaku--------------

:drool:
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We would still need a winger/wide forward. For example: Griezmann, Lucas Moura, Mahrez, Sane, Mane, etc. But Lukaku would be a nice addition and he's just 22.
 
charlenefan said:
I've decided I want

--------------De Gea--------------
Darmian--Smalling--Blind--Shaw
--------Herrera----Morgan--------
Mata---------Rooney---------Martial
--------------Lukaku--------------

:drool:
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You expect goals galore with Rooney and Mata still occupying the creative roles?
 
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