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Post by Avinalaff on Jul 20, 2014 0:59:24 GMT
Everton remain hopeful of fending off late interest from Italian champions Juventus to land striker Romelu Lukaku for a club record fee. The Belgian World Cup star who netted 16 goals for the Blues while on loan last season would command a price tag in excess of £20million – eclipsing the £15million the club paid for his compatriot Marouane Fellaini six years ago. Roberto Martinez has played a waiting game since the end of last season in an attempt to make the 21-year-old his big signing of the summer and Goodison Park insiders are now cautiously optimistic that the Catalan’s patience will be rewarded. Lukaku has been on holiday following his exploits in Brazil but is expected to make a decision on his future this week. The former Anderlecht man has repeatedly expressed his desire to play Champions League football which Juventus could offer but financial restraints now appear to have cooled their interest after they paid 20 million euros for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. Meanwhile, the Blues have no plans to sell James McCarthy to either Manchester United or Tottenham. Everton target Muhamed Besic has not been earmarked as a replacement for the former Wigan Athletic man who is settled playing for a manager who has been a big influence on his career.
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Post by Avinalaff on Jul 20, 2014 1:01:40 GMT
You put your transfer request in. You pull your finger out. In out in out shake it all about. You do the Lukakoki and you drive the fans mad. That's what it's all about!
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Post by halewoodblue on Jul 20, 2014 1:44:10 GMT
Am I alone in being bored by Lukaku? Prancing about like his Lionel Messi, make a decision, stick with it and shut up
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Post by drogbasquiat on Jul 25, 2014 8:17:17 GMT
After Juve signed Morata I thought there was no chance of Lukaku going there. Then he got hurt. Rumored they are after Eto'o as a stop gap. I think Wolfsburg is the only other team I could see him signing for, besides Everton. I'm one of the few that wants him to stay at Chelsea and fight for the shirt but if he goes, I'd rather see him at Everton. With Lukaku, I think you guys have a real shot of making Champions League in Liverpool's place.
Surprised there's been no rumors of taking Bamford on loan...
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Post by tellmema on Jul 25, 2014 8:48:52 GMT
After Juve signed Morata I thought there was no chance of Lukaku going there. Then he got hurt. Rumored they are after Eto'o as a stop gap. I think Wolfsburg is the only other team I could see him signing for, besides Everton. I'm one of the few that wants him to stay at Chelsea and fight for the shirt but if he goes, I'd rather see him at Everton. With Lukaku, I think you guys have a real shot of making Champions League in Liverpool's place. Surprised there's been no rumors of taking Bamford on loan... One loan per team so as much as the special one likes us I don't think he can do us any favours unless we buy.
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