26 Mar 2016 11:48:00
. well Lukakus gone in the summer then. his father has now come out and confirmed that Bayern Munich and Man Utd both want to sign him. I think this summer is going to be 1 of upheaval here at Goodison Park - starting with the manager 1st hopefully!

1.) 26 Mar 2016
26 Mar 2016 12:18:16
I see rumours about Chelsea Man Utd Madrid and Bayern, why would he go to Chelsea, they don't have European football, Man Utd may only have Europa so that's not what he wants either so that leaves Madrid, still have a possible transfer embargo but would pay the money and Bayern but would they pay what we ask for?
I still have a hope that he will remain another season, see what happens with the squad with the new investment! I have a dream!

{Ed002's Note - Bayern Munich have watched Everton's Romelu Lukaku on several occasions this season and Real Madrid see him as a possible replacement for Benzema - if they are able to sell him. 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.

The interest of Manchester United was from last summer and drifted when they went with Martial and the serious interest of Roma went with the potential price so they took the cheaper option of Ponce and brining a player back from loan.}

2.) 26 Mar 2016
26 Mar 2016 14:40:38
So the reported options in the press look limited Ed. he's in the press this weekend stating he wants to play champions league football next season but as we hold his contract for another 3 years it does mean that we can have a say in the transfer fee. Which knowing us will be that high that only a select few will look at the deal.

{Ed002's Note - Only a select few are interested and Everton can indeed have a say in the transfer fee.}

3.) 26 Mar 2016
26 Mar 2016 14:53:47
He's 22. His record declares that he's the best young forward in the world at the moment.

Any transfer fee should reflect this.

We should therefore be looking to replace him with a world class forward.

However. easier said than done if we're not even playing in Europe.

It's going to be a very interesting summer.

4.) 26 Mar 2016
26 Mar 2016 15:03:48
Let him off if he wants to go no player bigger than club 60m minimum . What club needs is new manager and players need to grow up and take bull by horns next year, give 100% in all matches that's all I ask. Some of our performances this season have been a shambles.

5.) 26 Mar 2016
26 Mar 2016 15:47:03
totally agree mondo no one bigger than our great club if and when he says he wants out I will say thanks see you later rom.

6.) 26 Mar 2016
26 Mar 2016 15:55:31
I think roms future depends on 2 things.

Firstly if we win the cup we will be playing in Europa next season, which he might see as the next step in his development.

Secondly the next transfer market is immense in terms of showing him our ambition by bringing in quality players early. The longer we leave it the more likely he is to leave.

Plus I don't understand people saying he can leave as he's not great. Well if he scores this many goals as an average player I seriously hope He's still here when he developes into a world class one.

7.) 26 Mar 2016
26 Mar 2016 19:10:22
What about a statement of intent with a gentleman's agreement, stay another season and if we haven't got champions league we will look to sell, he's still only 22 so a year or two more would mean he is getting better especially with the game time we offer.
If we do sell let's get Madrid to smash the Bale transfer fee!

{Ed002's Note - I am afraid that is all rather naive.}

8.) 26 Mar 2016
26 Mar 2016 19:58:05
Why do you say that? Do you not feel Lukaku would be of as much value to Madrid as Bale?