There's way too much pressure on him to come back here and suceed. He seems pretty comfortable over there and doesn't fancy it so that's good for us and him for it to not happen.

Go all in on Haaland, He's hungry.

I think it's for the best, we should really try to sign Haaland or Sancho and a new CB and DM.

Lukaku is pretty good. I  just watching Belgium v Croatia friendly and lukaku’s class is evident. Hold up play, shooting, running, strength. Ghe’s a good unit. 

I never think of Lukaku and class in the same sentence, though he took his goal well and looked dangerous at other times.

Also sometimes moves broke down as he missed the obvious pass.

For me not a top striker yet a decent one. 

Gotta give it to him. 60 goals in only 92 caps (age 28). 
Only 3 players achieved 60 international goals at a younger age. 
Sandor Kocsis (Hungary), Ference Puskas (Hungary) & Gerd Müller (Germany). 
Needed 36 games less than Ronaldo and 28 less than Messi. 
Scored 43 goals in his last 40 games (under Martinez).
Before he was mostly sub for Benteke (under Wilmots). 
He imporved a lot in the last years. 

Not the biggest fan of Lukaku because of his constant gestures during the game if he doesn't get the ball 100% or messed things up himself. 
But he has been massive for Belgium and even his ball handling has improved a lot. Always efficient.
Strenght of an OX (not Chamberlain).
Lost some pace over the last years and despite his physique and atletisme, should be better at heading. 
Nevertheless very impressive player. 

He will improve our team if he comes this transfer window. He's always strong, able to finish chances, and from the limited I have seen he's running good channels and not slow either. We all heard what he said, but if Inter decide to cash in or the most likely case they won't be strengthen the team, don't see why he would stick around for the sake of loyalty.

 

1 hour ago, mojo said:

 

He's happy and so he should be, he plays every game. if he came here he would be on the bench most of the time.

The Athletic reporting this morning that we've placed two bids for Lukaku already this summer.

We're trying to take advantage of Inter's poor financial situation but they want to hold onto Lukaku regardless. 

By the sounds of it we're not too hopeful of making a deal to sign Haaland so have turned our attention elsewhere. 

With the system we have and the opponents we face in the Prem do you see Lukaku scoring 25 goals a season for us? I don't. We need that guy. We don't need a 15 goals 5 assist guy as we already have Tammy in our books. If given run of games Tammy would deliver that I am sure. We need a monster like Haaland. 

3 hours ago, ForeverCarefree said:

The Athletic reporting this morning that we've placed two bids for Lukaku already this summer.

We're trying to take advantage of Inter's poor financial situation but they want to hold onto Lukaku regardless. 

By the sounds of it we're not too hopeful of making a deal to sign Haaland so have turned our attention elsewhere. 

Lukaku is near 30 and relies on physicality to bully his way through. As he ages he will lose that edge. Would be a waste of money.

How f**king boring is this entire transfer saga regarding our hunt for a striker? Honestly, I can’t f**king wait for it all to f**k off. Let City spend £1/2billion on players and save the dollars. No one can compete with them over a 38 game season, Lukaku or no Lukaku; other than an absolutely formidable Liverpool season.

11 minutes ago, thebluekid said:

How f**king boring is this entire transfer saga regarding our hunt for a striker? Honestly, I can’t f**king wait for it all to f**k off. Let City spend £1/2billion on players and save the dollars. No one can compete with them over a 38 game season, Lukaku or no Lukaku; other than an absolutely formidable Liverpool season.

Why follow it then? Just stay away from it all. I always enjoy the transfer season.

Edited August 2, 20214 yr by evissy

39 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Lukaku is near 30 and relies on physicality to bully his way through. As he ages he will lose that edge. Would be a waste of money.

Lukaku turned 28 in May so he's two years shy of his 30th birthday. 

Lewandowski is about to turn 33 and has just finished a season where he scored 48 goals in all competitions. 

If you got Lukaku on a 5 year contract you'd have him during his peak. 

1 hour ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Lukaku turned 28 in May so he's two years shy of his 30th birthday. 

Lewandowski is about to turn 33 and has just finished a season where he scored 48 goals in all competitions. 

If you got Lukaku on a 5 year contract you'd have him during his peak. 

This is something many people in the modern world need to realise; age isn’t what it’s made out to be in the 21st century. Heck I’m 29 tomorrow and I’m fitter now than when I joined the military as a 19 year old; fitter over distance running, speed, strength and I’m more knowledgeable over recovery. So imagine that, amplified by a considerable percent with a professional athlete who has access to an absolute plethora of the very best coaches, conditioning, nutrition and sports science. Lukaku at 28 is not old. 28 is not old for a footballer anymore. If anything 28 means mature, sensible and wise. Lukaku is in INCREDIBLE shape and has worked no-end on his technical ability. He will be a MONSTER for the next 5/6 years. People writing him off because Haaland is 19, young, dumb and completely full of cum. Both would lead the line for Chelsea going in to the end of the decade; only difference is, Haaland will go at his peak whereas we will get Lukaku just approaching his- as ForeverCarefree has just pointed out.

Unless Inter need to raise funds I don't see this one happening. Lukaku has already indicated that he has no desire to leave Inter, and they are already likely to lose Martinez.

The manager just won us the CL and we are backing him how? Even the Kounde sitaution is dragging on. 

The club knew Norway were not in the Euros and Dortmund needed time to find a Haaland replacement. I refuse to believe we don't have enough money to put down for Haaland. We've already made 50m or thereabouts on transfers, we've won the CL. Meanwhile City and Utd look to be strengthening. To not capitalise on the opportunity, it's a failure. 

2 hours ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Lukaku turned 28 in May so he's two years shy of his 30th birthday. 

Lewandowski is about to turn 33 and has just finished a season where he scored 48 goals in all competitions. 

If you got Lukaku on a 5 year contract you'd have him during his peak. 

Lewa is a level above Lukaku though, the former is truly an elite striker.

Ditching an incredibly promising system for Lukaku of all players would kill the good feeling I have for the season instantly.

Stay strong Inter.

Edited August 2, 20214 yr by Argo

Lukaku hasn't got the desire to play in the EPL again, he's found his niche in Italy, i think the EPL has mentally defeated him, it's no coincidence his best figures came when he left for a less competitive league.

Worth remembering Lukaku's scored 113 PL goals in 252 appearances. With 35 assists as well. So he knows how to score in this league and he's developted into an even better player at Inter.

I don't understand the board right now. The only logical conclusion could be that we sounded out Haaland and Dortmund have quoted us a ridiculous fee. The numbers that have been reported varies between £130-175m. 

That is quite a big discrepancy and whether the real figure lies somewhere in there remains to be seen. 

Moving to Lukaku I just don't see how this is the best solution, he's not interested in coming. Inter don't want to sell...so why are we still trying to pursue this.

I'd say fight City for Kane but, we all know regardless of UCL glory he'll want Pep and that's no disrespect to Tuchel its just who wouldn't want to play for Guardiola? 

I know PEA hasn't been in the best of form recently but perhaps a swap for Tammy could benefit both parties. At this rate I'm pretty much reaching I know but, who else is there? Immobile? Lmaoo Morata back on a loan? It really is slim pickings. What's Diego up to these days?

A PEA swap with Tammy is not a bad idea at all...

 

Could be Gallas and Cole again. Both benefited, us far more so.

5 minutes ago, LongtimerLurker said:

I don't understand the board right now. The only logical conclusion could be that we sounded out Haaland and Dortmund have quoted us a ridiculous fee. The numbers that have been reported varies between £130-175m. 

That is quite a big discrepancy and whether the real figure lies somewhere in there remains to be seen. 

Moving to Lukaku I just don't see how this is the best solution, he's not interested in coming. Inter don't want to sell...so why are we still trying to pursue this.

I'd say fight City for Kane but, we all know regardless of UCL glory he'll want Pep and that's no disrespect to Tuchel its just who wouldn't want to play for Guardiola? 

I know PEA hasn't been in the best of form recently but perhaps a swap for Tammy could benefit both parties. At this rate I'm pretty much reaching I know but, who else is there? Immobile? Lmaoo Morata back on a loan? It really is slim pickings. What's Diego up to these days?

I think people are sleeping on just how good Kai can be/already is in that position, not just in himself but how compatible him playing there is for a successful modern system.

I was really hoping unless a bonafide world class 9 was avaliable (and even then I was unconvinced that would improve us in general play) we would have persisted with this hugely promising system, the fact we seem to be prepared to scrap it for Rom of all players is hugely depressing.

And an absolute hard pass on Aubameyang, he is finished as a world class striker.

Edited August 2, 20214 yr by Argo