Romelu Lukaku | United confirm deal subject to medical and personal terms

[Paxi]

 

[ivaldo]

If we could just announce the signings of Defoe and Hernandez as well this week would be perfect.

 

[Oneunited26]

Well Lukaku's finishing and movement may well be the best in the league so I don't think we have much to worry about in those areas. His hold up play isn't as good but it's decent. Ultimately I think he'll be a brilliant signing for us

I do think if we can get a top class DM to bring herrera and pogba closer to Mkhi lukaku and martial, if used right we could be pretty explosive. We will see with Lukaku, but he's a good age, overpriced obviously, but we needing more movement than our static play which cost us top 4. But we are needing better tempo from our team, a DM is badly needed and hopefully we signing 23 and 24 year old players with a DM and winger both early 20's to really build the core of this team that will help us for the next 6 to 7 years

 

[Fully Fledged]

Weird shapes above their heads behind.

Aliens?

 

[DannyDee]

Pogba and Lukaku should stop posting photos of themselves with R.Kelly, don't want our players associated with that golden shower loving perv.

haha, he was the starting Power Forward for my local basketball team. Was nice seeing him rocking a Pogba jersey yesterday, and Pogba rocking an Ibaka Raptors jersey.

 

[roseguy64]

Yep - fair enough, I remember this. I can't find the article though, can you find it?

I remember him mentioning it on Full Time Devils.

 

[ChaddyP]

I've decided he's ducking amazing.

as have I

 

[Moonwalker]

The signings people wank ove liker Di Maria, Memphis, Schneiderlin etc. were much worse than expected. In fact they turned out utter shite. Maybe it works that the ones people have reservations over are better than expected.

You should read up on Skinner and the pigeons.

 

[K_Ash]

is it really true? how many times we have read "DONE DEAL" for Morata.
Still nothing on ManUtd site, nothing on twitter.

 

[buchansleftleg]

Good post (IMO) from Reddevils on Reddit:

"Alright, lads.

Considering you lot were kind enough to hit 20 titles and take Liverpool off their perch I thought I could repay the favour somewhat and give you an Everton season ticket holders view of Lukaku.

Let me preface this by saying Lukaku divides Everton fans. I’d say it’s around 70% of fans rating him (as I do) and 30% of fans not thinking much of him. Sounds crazy considering he banged in so many goals for us but I’ll do my best to explain why it’s the case.

Romelu Lukaku isn’t that talented a footballer. I know it’s unfair for me to say that as I sit at the desk of my 9-5, but it’s true. I’ve had a season ticket at Goodison Park for the past 20 years of my life and I’ve seen a lot of great footballers – 99% of them playing for opposition sides – and Lukaku isn’t one of them. However, the limited amount of departments he does excel in all pertain to scoring goals and that’s what makes him a top striker. During a game you will see him misplace a 5 yard pass, routinely make a mess of trapping the ball, attempt a dribble that will resemble your fat mate throwing step overs in the pub car park, and then, of course, he’ll get two chances and rattle both of them away without breaking stride.

He’s clinical. All you have to do is look at his goal scoring record which is obscene for a player his age. Whereas you get some players who are instinct finishers, messing up chances when they have an additional couple of seconds to think of what they need to do, or players who need that extra second or two in order to figure out the best option to take, Lukaku finishes in both situations. I’m not saying he scores every single time he’s through on goal as that would be ridiculous, but he is truly clinical.

He’s strong but there are times it will feel like he’s not using his weight and power as he should. For instance, he was absolutely bullied by Dejan Lovren at Anfield this season. This will infuriate you as you watch him. One week you will watch him throw Wes Morgan to the floor before slamming the ball past Kasper Schmeichel then the next week he’ll be repeatedly out muscled by Geoff Cameron. It’s as if the only thing he is consistent in is scoring goals – which isn’t a bad thing to be consistent at.

He also struggles to make space for himself when in possession and his brain isn't quick enough to take part in slick inter-changing passing moves unless he’s on the end of it. Teams who have talented players and are willing to sit back and counter for the entire game can nullify him. You’re not getting a player who will receive the ball in the box and manage to find a yard out of nowhere in order to get a shot off. You’re getting a player who needs other players to find him with a pass good enough to allow him to take a touch and get a shot off otherwise he’s going to be anonymous against any top team.

His off the ball movement is underrated but I’m sure a lot of Everton fans will disagree with me. He’s usually on the move and isn’t easily disheartened. He’ll make the same run again and again even if he isn’t receiving the ball. That kind of attitude goes for his finishing, too. He doesn’t seem to become disheartened if he misses a chance. It’s as if he instantly erases any misses the second they don’t hit the back of the net and goes looking for the next chance.

He’s often branded as lazy by Everton fans. I’m always in two minds as to whether this is unfair or not. Everton fans have historically demanded a lot of running from their players and, regardless of whether you’re scoring 20+ goals a season; you’re going to get abuse if you’re not seen to be pulling your weight. It’s largely subjective. If you don’t mind your striker hanging around upfront, not really pressing or running around much, but bangs in a goal or two every other game, you won’t be fussed. It can be infuriating though when you’re watching the game wanting the players to give more than what they're showing.

He doesn’t perform in the big games. You may have seen this mentioned before on Sky or by some Evertonian you have met but it’s true. I can remember very few games in which he’s came up against top centre halves and looked head and shoulders above them. But, again, it alludes to what I’ve said previously about Lukaku. Unless you give him the right service, and Everton often struggled to do so when facing superior teams, he can be utterly anonymous. Having said that, this season he was completely out of the game at City away until he got his first chance of the match, ran half the pitch and buried it bottom bin. Same goes at White Hart Lane this season. Completely anonymous, Alderweirald slips, Lukaku gets his first chance and slams the ball in the bottom bin as if he had been waiting for that one moment all game. Go look at both of those goals online to see just how clinical he is the second he gets a sniff of goal.

It’ll be interesting to see how he fares at United with most teams sitting back and not giving you much space to play in. After experiencing Ibra’s hold up play you may also start to profusely vomit when you see Lukaku trying to do the same.

I don’t think he’s worth the money you lot are reportedly paying, nowhere near worth it to be honest. A lot of people baulked at the fee you paid for Pogba but he’s a joy to watch. A truly brilliant footballer who is worth the admission alone. Lukaku is far from that type of footballer. He’s a goal scorer that is routinely described using the boxing analogy of being a can crusher, padding his record by putting 2-3 goals past lesser teams when they visit Goodison Park with an inability to step up when it matters.

But.

You’re buying a guaranteed 20-30 goals a season from a 24 year old who is constantly improving. Honestly, it's hilarious when he goes through on goal twice in the space of 10 minutes and it's 2-0. I can't understate how lethal he can be. You could look back on this in 5 years’ time and deem it money well spent if he’s knocked 30 in on the way to multiple cups and titles.

Who knows"

Far too reasonable a summary...making me feel guilty for us offloading Rooney onto you ;-)

Hopefully he might pull his life together and give you one good year but I suspect it might just be 5 good games

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

Far too reasonable a summary...making me feel guilty for us offloading Rooney onto you ;-)

Hopefully he might pull his life together and give you one good year but I suspect it might just be 5 good games

Just to clarify, this is not me - it's from an Everton fan on Reddit (as I say at the top) but, yeah, seems pretty balanced.

 

[The red panther]

Good post (IMO) from Reddevils on Reddit:

"Alright, lads.

Considering you lot were kind enough to hit 20 titles and take Liverpool off their perch I thought I could repay the favour somewhat and give you an Everton season ticket holders view of Lukaku.

Let me preface this by saying Lukaku divides Everton fans. I’d say it’s around 70% of fans rating him (as I do) and 30% of fans not thinking much of him. Sounds crazy considering he banged in so many goals for us but I’ll do my best to explain why it’s the case.

Romelu Lukaku isn’t that talented a footballer. I know it’s unfair for me to say that as I sit at the desk of my 9-5, but it’s true. I’ve had a season ticket at Goodison Park for the past 20 years of my life and I’ve seen a lot of great footballers – 99% of them playing for opposition sides – and Lukaku isn’t one of them. However, the limited amount of departments he does excel in all pertain to scoring goals and that’s what makes him a top striker. During a game you will see him misplace a 5 yard pass, routinely make a mess of trapping the ball, attempt a dribble that will resemble your fat mate throwing step overs in the pub car park, and then, of course, he’ll get two chances and rattle both of them away without breaking stride.

He’s clinical. All you have to do is look at his goal scoring record which is obscene for a player his age. Whereas you get some players who are instinct finishers, messing up chances when they have an additional couple of seconds to think of what they need to do, or players who need that extra second or two in order to figure out the best option to take, Lukaku finishes in both situations. I’m not saying he scores every single time he’s through on goal as that would be ridiculous, but he is truly clinical.

He’s strong but there are times it will feel like he’s not using his weight and power as he should. For instance, he was absolutely bullied by Dejan Lovren at Anfield this season. This will infuriate you as you watch him. One week you will watch him throw Wes Morgan to the floor before slamming the ball past Kasper Schmeichel then the next week he’ll be repeatedly out muscled by Geoff Cameron. It’s as if the only thing he is consistent in is scoring goals – which isn’t a bad thing to be consistent at.

He also struggles to make space for himself when in possession and his brain isn't quick enough to take part in slick inter-changing passing moves unless he’s on the end of it. Teams who have talented players and are willing to sit back and counter for the entire game can nullify him. You’re not getting a player who will receive the ball in the box and manage to find a yard out of nowhere in order to get a shot off. You’re getting a player who needs other players to find him with a pass good enough to allow him to take a touch and get a shot off otherwise he’s going to be anonymous against any top team.

His off the ball movement is underrated but I’m sure a lot of Everton fans will disagree with me. He’s usually on the move and isn’t easily disheartened. He’ll make the same run again and again even if he isn’t receiving the ball. That kind of attitude goes for his finishing, too. He doesn’t seem to become disheartened if he misses a chance. It’s as if he instantly erases any misses the second they don’t hit the back of the net and goes looking for the next chance.

He’s often branded as lazy by Everton fans. I’m always in two minds as to whether this is unfair or not. Everton fans have historically demanded a lot of running from their players and, regardless of whether you’re scoring 20+ goals a season; you’re going to get abuse if you’re not seen to be pulling your weight. It’s largely subjective. If you don’t mind your striker hanging around upfront, not really pressing or running around much, but bangs in a goal or two every other game, you won’t be fussed. It can be infuriating though when you’re watching the game wanting the players to give more than what they're showing.

He doesn’t perform in the big games. You may have seen this mentioned before on Sky or by some Evertonian you have met but it’s true. I can remember very few games in which he’s came up against top centre halves and looked head and shoulders above them. But, again, it alludes to what I’ve said previously about Lukaku. Unless you give him the right service, and Everton often struggled to do so when facing superior teams, he can be utterly anonymous. Having said that, this season he was completely out of the game at City away until he got his first chance of the match, ran half the pitch and buried it bottom bin. Same goes at White Hart Lane this season. Completely anonymous, Alderweirald slips, Lukaku gets his first chance and slams the ball in the bottom bin as if he had been waiting for that one moment all game. Go look at both of those goals online to see just how clinical he is the second he gets a sniff of goal.

It’ll be interesting to see how he fares at United with most teams sitting back and not giving you much space to play in. After experiencing Ibra’s hold up play you may also start to profusely vomit when you see Lukaku trying to do the same.

I don’t think he’s worth the money you lot are reportedly paying, nowhere near worth it to be honest. A lot of people baulked at the fee you paid for Pogba but he’s a joy to watch. A truly brilliant footballer who is worth the admission alone. Lukaku is far from that type of footballer. He’s a goal scorer that is routinely described using the boxing analogy of being a can crusher, padding his record by putting 2-3 goals past lesser teams when they visit Goodison Park with an inability to step up when it matters.

But.

You’re buying a guaranteed 20-30 goals a season from a 24 year old who is constantly improving. Honestly, it's hilarious when he goes through on goal twice in the space of 10 minutes and it's 2-0. I can't understate how lethal he can be. You could look back on this in 5 years’ time and deem it money well spent if he’s knocked 30 in on the way to multiple cups and titles.

Who knows"

This is how I see Lukaku aswell and is confirmed in his international games I see from him for belgium. He is a good goal scorer but not a great footballer.

 

[OutlawGER]

Congrats, surely a good transfer for United.

 

[SammyUnited_83]

The fee isn't agreed.

If it was it would be on the website saying subject to medical etc etc.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

This is how I see Lukaku aswell and is confirmed in his international games I see from him for belgium. He is a good goal scorer but not a great footballer.

So if he doesn't score he isn't much use?

 

[SuperiorXI]

The fee isn't agreed.

If it was it would be on the website saying subject to medical etc etc.

Sounds like just formalities left.

 

[Rory 7]

The fee isn't agreed.

If it was it would be on the website saying subject to medical etc etc.

Indeedy. I've a sneaking feeling he'll never sign for United.

 

[reddevil702]

Ibra scored 28. Replacing 1 with the other is not going to solve all our problems. We need the others to chip in too. That's why I think we need 2 strikers, not 1

My only concern is what happens with Rashford or Martial at that point? Part of me says competition is needed and the best players will play but if we're spending that much on another striker are they really getting a chance?

 

[efraim]

He scores all types of goals. That's his strength really and why he is such a consistent scorer.



His movement, strength, speed, finishing (both feet) and heading are all good.

He sounds perfect. Why

Good post (IMO) from Reddevils on Reddit:

"Alright, lads.

Considering you lot were kind enough to hit 20 titles and take Liverpool off their perch I thought I could repay the favour somewhat and give you an Everton season ticket holders view of Lukaku.

Let me preface this by saying Lukaku divides Everton fans. I’d say it’s around 70% of fans rating him (as I do) and 30% of fans not thinking much of him. Sounds crazy considering he banged in so many goals for us but I’ll do my best to explain why it’s the case.

Romelu Lukaku isn’t that talented a footballer. I know it’s unfair for me to say that as I sit at the desk of my 9-5, but it’s true. I’ve had a season ticket at Goodison Park for the past 20 years of my life and I’ve seen a lot of great footballers – 99% of them playing for opposition sides – and Lukaku isn’t one of them. However, the limited amount of departments he does excel in all pertain to scoring goals and that’s what makes him a top striker. During a game you will see him misplace a 5 yard pass, routinely make a mess of trapping the ball, attempt a dribble that will resemble your fat mate throwing step overs in the pub car park, and then, of course, he’ll get two chances and rattle both of them away without breaking stride.

He’s clinical. All you have to do is look at his goal scoring record which is obscene for a player his age. Whereas you get some players who are instinct finishers, messing up chances when they have an additional couple of seconds to think of what they need to do, or players who need that extra second or two in order to figure out the best option to take, Lukaku finishes in both situations. I’m not saying he scores every single time he’s through on goal as that would be ridiculous, but he is truly clinical.

He’s strong but there are times it will feel like he’s not using his weight and power as he should. For instance, he was absolutely bullied by Dejan Lovren at Anfield this season. This will infuriate you as you watch him. One week you will watch him throw Wes Morgan to the floor before slamming the ball past Kasper Schmeichel then the next week he’ll be repeatedly out muscled by Geoff Cameron. It’s as if the only thing he is consistent in is scoring goals – which isn’t a bad thing to be consistent at.

He also struggles to make space for himself when in possession and his brain isn't quick enough to take part in slick inter-changing passing moves unless he’s on the end of it. Teams who have talented players and are willing to sit back and counter for the entire game can nullify him. You’re not getting a player who will receive the ball in the box and manage to find a yard out of nowhere in order to get a shot off. You’re getting a player who needs other players to find him with a pass good enough to allow him to take a touch and get a shot off otherwise he’s going to be anonymous against any top team.

His off the ball movement is underrated but I’m sure a lot of Everton fans will disagree with me. He’s usually on the move and isn’t easily disheartened. He’ll make the same run again and again even if he isn’t receiving the ball. That kind of attitude goes for his finishing, too. He doesn’t seem to become disheartened if he misses a chance. It’s as if he instantly erases any misses the second they don’t hit the back of the net and goes looking for the next chance.

He’s often branded as lazy by Everton fans. I’m always in two minds as to whether this is unfair or not. Everton fans have historically demanded a lot of running from their players and, regardless of whether you’re scoring 20+ goals a season; you’re going to get abuse if you’re not seen to be pulling your weight. It’s largely subjective. If you don’t mind your striker hanging around upfront, not really pressing or running around much, but bangs in a goal or two every other game, you won’t be fussed. It can be infuriating though when you’re watching the game wanting the players to give more than what they're showing.

He doesn’t perform in the big games. You may have seen this mentioned before on Sky or by some Evertonian you have met but it’s true. I can remember very few games in which he’s came up against top centre halves and looked head and shoulders above them. But, again, it alludes to what I’ve said previously about Lukaku. Unless you give him the right service, and Everton often struggled to do so when facing superior teams, he can be utterly anonymous. Having said that, this season he was completely out of the game at City away until he got his first chance of the match, ran half the pitch and buried it bottom bin. Same goes at White Hart Lane this season. Completely anonymous, Alderweirald slips, Lukaku gets his first chance and slams the ball in the bottom bin as if he had been waiting for that one moment all game. Go look at both of those goals online to see just how clinical he is the second he gets a sniff of goal.

It’ll be interesting to see how he fares at United with most teams sitting back and not giving you much space to play in. After experiencing Ibra’s hold up play you may also start to profusely vomit when you see Lukaku trying to do the same.

I don’t think he’s worth the money you lot are reportedly paying, nowhere near worth it to be honest. A lot of people baulked at the fee you paid for Pogba but he’s a joy to watch. A truly brilliant footballer who is worth the admission alone. Lukaku is far from that type of footballer. He’s a goal scorer that is routinely described using the boxing analogy of being a can crusher, padding his record by putting 2-3 goals past lesser teams when they visit Goodison Park with an inability to step up when it matters.

But.

You’re buying a guaranteed 20-30 goals a season from a 24 year old who is constantly improving. Honestly, it's hilarious when he goes through on goal twice in the space of 10 minutes and it's 2-0. I can't understate how lethal he can be. You could look back on this in 5 years’ time and deem it money well spent if he’s knocked 30 in on the way to multiple cups and titles.

Who knows"

Sounds like if we had him the 16/17 season we would've won those frustrating draws. Exactly what we need.

 

[BigDunc9]

Three 6th Mafia.

I realise we finishesd 7th.

 

[Dazzmondo]

The fee isn't agreed.

If it was it would be on the website saying subject to medical etc etc.

We don't always announce deals subject to medical and personal terms. Lindeloff was moreso an exception than the rule. It can end up going badly in some cases such as Ramsey or Obi Mikel. With such an important transfer the club probably just want to be extra careful before officially announcing it.

 

[Saf94]

pretty sure every united fan would be over the moon with this, if lukaku was playing for a top side as opposed to everton.

nevertheless, i think this is going to be a tremendous signing for us... can't believe he's only 24

Except all those people who said Moratas only looked good cos he played for a top team that gave him lots of easy chances...

You'll never win with everyone unless you're Lewandowski or Bale. People even said Ronaldo was too old!

 

[iportman]

My only concern is what happens with Rashford or Martial at that point? Part of me says competition is needed and the best players will play but if we're spending that much on another striker are they really getting a chance?

Its not the under 10s , its one of the biggest clubs in worls football with one of the best managers in world football , if your good enough you will get in and stay in the team if your not you wont .

 

[Sigma]

 

[izec]

You are all overthinking it, this is done

 

[SamVimes]

Not really. They've both had very different career paths, with one playing more, and starting in his favoured position. You can't compare their goal tallies, it's not really fair.

Of course you can. In how many seasons has Morata hit double figures? Lukaka has both played and scored goals where ever he has gone. Morata hasn't. If you are not playing, and not getting a chance, there has to be a reason for it.

 

[Terminator]

Brilliant description that from Reddit. Exactly the way I see it, decent footballer great goalscorer.

 

[Nick7]

I know he didn't, but it's genuinely hilarious thinking he did.

Three 6th Mafia.

I realise we finishesd 7th.

brilliant.

 

[Jonnymufc]

Indeedy. I've a sneaking feeling he'll never sign for United.

I think that's possible but I'm pretty sure we have agreed a fee. We don't generally announce fees agreed unless we have to or there are particular circumstances. E.g. with Lindelof we had to because Benfica are required to announce it. Our preferred approach is to have them shirt in hand before we say anything.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Good post (IMO) from Reddevils on Reddit:

"Alright, lads.

Considering you lot were kind enough to hit 20 titles and take Liverpool off their perch I thought I could repay the favour somewhat and give you an Everton season ticket holders view of Lukaku.

Let me preface this by saying Lukaku divides Everton fans. I’d say it’s around 70% of fans rating him (as I do) and 30% of fans not thinking much of him. Sounds crazy considering he banged in so many goals for us but I’ll do my best to explain why it’s the case.

Romelu Lukaku isn’t that talented a footballer. I know it’s unfair for me to say that as I sit at the desk of my 9-5, but it’s true. I’ve had a season ticket at Goodison Park for the past 20 years of my life and I’ve seen a lot of great footballers – 99% of them playing for opposition sides – and Lukaku isn’t one of them. However, the limited amount of departments he does excel in all pertain to scoring goals and that’s what makes him a top striker. During a game you will see him misplace a 5 yard pass, routinely make a mess of trapping the ball, attempt a dribble that will resemble your fat mate throwing step overs in the pub car park, and then, of course, he’ll get two chances and rattle both of them away without breaking stride.

He’s clinical. All you have to do is look at his goal scoring record which is obscene for a player his age. Whereas you get some players who are instinct finishers, messing up chances when they have an additional couple of seconds to think of what they need to do, or players who need that extra second or two in order to figure out the best option to take, Lukaku finishes in both situations. I’m not saying he scores every single time he’s through on goal as that would be ridiculous, but he is truly clinical.

He’s strong but there are times it will feel like he’s not using his weight and power as he should. For instance, he was absolutely bullied by Dejan Lovren at Anfield this season. This will infuriate you as you watch him. One week you will watch him throw Wes Morgan to the floor before slamming the ball past Kasper Schmeichel then the next week he’ll be repeatedly out muscled by Geoff Cameron. It’s as if the only thing he is consistent in is scoring goals – which isn’t a bad thing to be consistent at.

He also struggles to make space for himself when in possession and his brain isn't quick enough to take part in slick inter-changing passing moves unless he’s on the end of it. Teams who have talented players and are willing to sit back and counter for the entire game can nullify him. You’re not getting a player who will receive the ball in the box and manage to find a yard out of nowhere in order to get a shot off. You’re getting a player who needs other players to find him with a pass good enough to allow him to take a touch and get a shot off otherwise he’s going to be anonymous against any top team.

His off the ball movement is underrated but I’m sure a lot of Everton fans will disagree with me. He’s usually on the move and isn’t easily disheartened. He’ll make the same run again and again even if he isn’t receiving the ball. That kind of attitude goes for his finishing, too. He doesn’t seem to become disheartened if he misses a chance. It’s as if he instantly erases any misses the second they don’t hit the back of the net and goes looking for the next chance.

He’s often branded as lazy by Everton fans. I’m always in two minds as to whether this is unfair or not. Everton fans have historically demanded a lot of running from their players and, regardless of whether you’re scoring 20+ goals a season; you’re going to get abuse if you’re not seen to be pulling your weight. It’s largely subjective. If you don’t mind your striker hanging around upfront, not really pressing or running around much, but bangs in a goal or two every other game, you won’t be fussed. It can be infuriating though when you’re watching the game wanting the players to give more than what they're showing.

He doesn’t perform in the big games. You may have seen this mentioned before on Sky or by some Evertonian you have met but it’s true. I can remember very few games in which he’s came up against top centre halves and looked head and shoulders above them. But, again, it alludes to what I’ve said previously about Lukaku. Unless you give him the right service, and Everton often struggled to do so when facing superior teams, he can be utterly anonymous. Having said that, this season he was completely out of the game at City away until he got his first chance of the match, ran half the pitch and buried it bottom bin. Same goes at White Hart Lane this season. Completely anonymous, Alderweirald slips, Lukaku gets his first chance and slams the ball in the bottom bin as if he had been waiting for that one moment all game. Go look at both of those goals online to see just how clinical he is the second he gets a sniff of goal.

It’ll be interesting to see how he fares at United with most teams sitting back and not giving you much space to play in. After experiencing Ibra’s hold up play you may also start to profusely vomit when you see Lukaku trying to do the same.

I don’t think he’s worth the money you lot are reportedly paying, nowhere near worth it to be honest. A lot of people baulked at the fee you paid for Pogba but he’s a joy to watch. A truly brilliant footballer who is worth the admission alone. Lukaku is far from that type of footballer. He’s a goal scorer that is routinely described using the boxing analogy of being a can crusher, padding his record by putting 2-3 goals past lesser teams when they visit Goodison Park with an inability to step up when it matters.

But.

You’re buying a guaranteed 20-30 goals a season from a 24 year old who is constantly improving. Honestly, it's hilarious when he goes through on goal twice in the space of 10 minutes and it's 2-0. I can't understate how lethal he can be. You could look back on this in 5 years’ time and deem it money well spent if he’s knocked 30 in on the way to multiple cups and titles.

Who knows"

Thats a depressing read and it's more or less my own opinion of him.

 

[ChaddyP]

You are all overthinking it, this is done

There's always that one sceptic

 

[cheeky_backheel]

This is far from over imo.

Due to the respective scenarios.

Morata may be more talented, but the circumstances he will be leaving Real are in that he is ultimately a squad player, and still doesn't have the profile of a leading striker at a top club.

Lukaku is the star striker at Everton, and has the tangible goals on his CV. Everton appear more justified in not giving him up cheaply than Real do. Nothing to do with their talent. Just circumstances. You may prefer Morata, but Real are not logically justified in asking more for him than Everton want for Lukaku.

That is a perverted view. By your logic Isco should be cheaper than Barkley.

We should be willing to pay more for the better player - the current situation of the player or selling club should only matter to the extent of leverage in negotiation.

Paying more for a lesser player is simply stupid.

 

[horsechoker]

Three 6th Mafia.

I realise we finishesd 7th.

 

[Shark]

Thats a depressing read and it's more or less my own opinion of him.

How is it a depressing read?

 

[reddevil702]

Good post (IMO) from Reddevils on Reddit:

"Alright, lads.

Considering you lot were kind enough to hit 20 titles and take Liverpool off their perch I thought I could repay the favour somewhat and give you an Everton season ticket holders view of Lukaku.

Let me preface this by saying Lukaku divides Everton fans. I’d say it’s around 70% of fans rating him (as I do) and 30% of fans not thinking much of him. Sounds crazy considering he banged in so many goals for us but I’ll do my best to explain why it’s the case.

Romelu Lukaku isn’t that talented a footballer. I know it’s unfair for me to say that as I sit at the desk of my 9-5, but it’s true. I’ve had a season ticket at Goodison Park for the past 20 years of my life and I’ve seen a lot of great footballers – 99% of them playing for opposition sides – and Lukaku isn’t one of them. However, the limited amount of departments he does excel in all pertain to scoring goals and that’s what makes him a top striker. During a game you will see him misplace a 5 yard pass, routinely make a mess of trapping the ball, attempt a dribble that will resemble your fat mate throwing step overs in the pub car park, and then, of course, he’ll get two chances and rattle both of them away without breaking stride.

He’s clinical. All you have to do is look at his goal scoring record which is obscene for a player his age. Whereas you get some players who are instinct finishers, messing up chances when they have an additional couple of seconds to think of what they need to do, or players who need that extra second or two in order to figure out the best option to take, Lukaku finishes in both situations. I’m not saying he scores every single time he’s through on goal as that would be ridiculous, but he is truly clinical.

He’s strong but there are times it will feel like he’s not using his weight and power as he should. For instance, he was absolutely bullied by Dejan Lovren at Anfield this season. This will infuriate you as you watch him. One week you will watch him throw Wes Morgan to the floor before slamming the ball past Kasper Schmeichel then the next week he’ll be repeatedly out muscled by Geoff Cameron. It’s as if the only thing he is consistent in is scoring goals – which isn’t a bad thing to be consistent at.

He also struggles to make space for himself when in possession and his brain isn't quick enough to take part in slick inter-changing passing moves unless he’s on the end of it. Teams who have talented players and are willing to sit back and counter for the entire game can nullify him. You’re not getting a player who will receive the ball in the box and manage to find a yard out of nowhere in order to get a shot off. You’re getting a player who needs other players to find him with a pass good enough to allow him to take a touch and get a shot off otherwise he’s going to be anonymous against any top team.

His off the ball movement is underrated but I’m sure a lot of Everton fans will disagree with me. He’s usually on the move and isn’t easily disheartened. He’ll make the same run again and again even if he isn’t receiving the ball. That kind of attitude goes for his finishing, too. He doesn’t seem to become disheartened if he misses a chance. It’s as if he instantly erases any misses the second they don’t hit the back of the net and goes looking for the next chance.

He’s often branded as lazy by Everton fans. I’m always in two minds as to whether this is unfair or not. Everton fans have historically demanded a lot of running from their players and, regardless of whether you’re scoring 20+ goals a season; you’re going to get abuse if you’re not seen to be pulling your weight. It’s largely subjective. If you don’t mind your striker hanging around upfront, not really pressing or running around much, but bangs in a goal or two every other game, you won’t be fussed. It can be infuriating though when you’re watching the game wanting the players to give more than what they're showing.

He doesn’t perform in the big games. You may have seen this mentioned before on Sky or by some Evertonian you have met but it’s true. I can remember very few games in which he’s came up against top centre halves and looked head and shoulders above them. But, again, it alludes to what I’ve said previously about Lukaku. Unless you give him the right service, and Everton often struggled to do so when facing superior teams, he can be utterly anonymous. Having said that, this season he was completely out of the game at City away until he got his first chance of the match, ran half the pitch and buried it bottom bin. Same goes at White Hart Lane this season. Completely anonymous, Alderweirald slips, Lukaku gets his first chance and slams the ball in the bottom bin as if he had been waiting for that one moment all game. Go look at both of those goals online to see just how clinical he is the second he gets a sniff of goal.

It’ll be interesting to see how he fares at United with most teams sitting back and not giving you much space to play in. After experiencing Ibra’s hold up play you may also start to profusely vomit when you see Lukaku trying to do the same.

I don’t think he’s worth the money you lot are reportedly paying, nowhere near worth it to be honest. A lot of people baulked at the fee you paid for Pogba but he’s a joy to watch. A truly brilliant footballer who is worth the admission alone. Lukaku is far from that type of footballer. He’s a goal scorer that is routinely described using the boxing analogy of being a can crusher, padding his record by putting 2-3 goals past lesser teams when they visit Goodison Park with an inability to step up when it matters.

But.

You’re buying a guaranteed 20-30 goals a season from a 24 year old who is constantly improving. Honestly, it's hilarious when he goes through on goal twice in the space of 10 minutes and it's 2-0. I can't understate how lethal he can be. You could look back on this in 5 years’ time and deem it money well spent if he’s knocked 30 in on the way to multiple cups and titles.

Who knows"

Seems to be the general consensus. But when playing Everton, what other players are opposing teams really focusing on? All of the other top strikers in the league have a good supporting cast. That wasn't the case for Lukaku which could be why he struggled when the entire team was outclassed.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Thats a depressing read and it's more or less my own opinion of him.

I know. That is how I read it. He scores goals, but he isn't a very good footballer. Maybe I am just a bit glass half empty at the moment and my mood will change once the tour starts.

 

[Judas]

Of course you can. In how many seasons has Morata hit double figures? Lukaka has both played and scored goals where ever he has gone. Morata hasn't. If you are not playing, and not getting a chance, there has to be a reason for it.

There is a reason for it. One was playing for Everton, a mid table team, the other was playing for two of the biggest teams in the world.

 

[izec]

There's always that one sceptic

It is absolutely hilarious on here. Yesterday when Lawton reported first our Lukaku interest, it was immediately a smokescreen to get Perez to lower the price of Morata for some on here. Same today, even after a tons of reliable journos reported a fee accepeted, must be to put pressure on Morata or Everton on Chelsea. Couldnt make it up.

 

[EyeInTheSky]

Lukaku is more technically gifted than Harry Kane. I welcome any disagreements to that statement.

wise choice.

 

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