30 Jul 2016 10:03:14
Hi Ed what do you think of Chelsea's offer for Lukaku any truth were holding out for 75 mill.
{Ed002's Note - Bayern Munich have watched Everton's Romelu Lukaku on several occasions this past season and Real Madrid see him as a possible replacement for Benzema - if they are able to sell him and cannot get their first pick. Manchester United has shown no interest nor declared any interest in Lukaku at this time. If the club are to look to a centre forward at some point he may well be one option the club look to in the future - but for now, nothing. PSG have had scouts watch Lukaku on more than one occasion and with Ibrahimovic leaving and Cavani very probably leaving as well they had been working with some "agents" to bring in a couple of very high end players - and Lukaku is an option for them - but with the change of head coach chances of a move to Paris are now unlikely. There is a significant dependency as to whether they will follow this up. There was also a dialog open with Juventus regarding Lukaku and they could have potentially been considered a player in this matter at this time. Tentative Dortmund interest was dependent on (a) Aubameyang leaving, which is looking less likely, and (b) the cost being affordable for them, which I doubt it will be. So for now, not a player in this saga. As for Chelsea, there are no loopholes or secret clauses in his contract that Chelsea can use to buy him cheaply nor are there any "buy back" or other clauses that benefit them in any way. There is still support for him from both his orginal player liaison chap who fought hard, albeit unsuccessfully, for months for Chelsea to give him a second chance after the original incident and from an ex-player who Lukaku has spoken to. The two people at the club who were particularly offended have agreed to sanction an offer although one remains concerned. Whilst not first choice for Chelsea and whilst they will not pay the price being asked, the player wants to return and Everton know that. So it is possible. Napoli remain keen but not at the asking price.}
30 Jul 2016 12:03:40
ED002: I'm always impressed by your well informed insights. You clearly have a lot of contacts and you clearly do your research.
30 Jul 2016 13:40:09
Suck Up Sid.
30 Jul 2016 15:53:33
billscrocodiletears: Ho-Ho-Ho, mate! If I'm a "suck up", does that make you a cynical misery-guts? Besides, ED002 can be a sensitive soul and the occasional word of appreciation soothes his annoyance with gullible fans/ posters ;-)
30 Jul 2016 16:17:24
Play nicely fellas. truth is this crocodile is that ed02 knows what he's talking about. he maintains all of these sites with the other edswhich is probably why he gets a little fed up some times. its not just Everton fans drivvel he listens to. s as sid says give credit when its due.
30 Jul 2016 12:19:48
great answer that ed! ðŸ‘.
30 Jul 2016 15:54:39
Ed, away on holiday at moment so limited WiFi. do Everton have an firm targets as replacement for Ron"
30 Jul 2016 15:00:09
Ed, do you perhaps know if Everton are looking at any player (s) specifically (either as a replacement for Lukaku or to provide support/ competition) ?
{Ed002's Note - Everton will be looking for another striker, and has certainly been showing an interest in Rolan. I suspect it become clearer over the next couple of weeks.}
30 Jul 2016 18:13:36
Thanks Ed.
31 Jul 2016 07:24:51
Sometimes there is a time to be serious and sometimes there is a time to lighten up, Sid. JCL I assumed we were playing nicely, taken in good spirit by Sid, giving as good as he got. I too believe that Ed (s) do have a fountain of knowledge in particular the young Mr Ed002.
31 Jul 2016 07:58:58
billscrocodiletears: Absoluteoy taken in good spirit - nothing wrong with friendly banter and honest exchange of views between fans/ posters. Have a good one, mate.
31 Jul 2016 15:29:51
We will not get £75 million for Lukaku but great awareness Everton setting that price, had we said £50 million, clubs would be offering £40 million for him.
If true Chelsea have offered £60 million, then they will return with an increased bid, its like having 16 at pontoon and chancing twisting, I would snap Chelseas hands off for anything over £60 million, no doubting his goal scoring, but his work rate and antisipation of making a run needs a lot of working on.
Two class strikers could be snapped up for that money and probs a goalkeeper as well.