I have read several times that because they are writing a new FFP plan and cannot give teams a definitive guideline, this year will be forgiven. If you are going to blow up your budget, this is the year to do so. Next season is supposed to be well defined.
I embrace that I have gone full muppet status on this transfer!!😂 If this transfer happens, I hope Lukaku can just dominate smaller clubs. I know his stats against the top 6, but isn't it also the case that top 6 teams go very conservative when facing each other?
Who knows where this will go? This is encouraging that Tuchel has always been onboard.
https://theathletic.com/2751263/2021/08/05/lukaku-would-be-elite-striker-Chelsea-and-their-fans-crave-even-if-his-first-name-isnt-erling/
there are so many conflicting articles about Inter's board being onboard with this sale. This article out an hour ago makes the most sense.
https://sempreinter.com/2021/08/05/suning-accept-chelseas-obscene-lukaku-offer-as-inter-directors-failed-to-meet-financial-objectives-italian-media-report/
It is hard to imagine the Glazers paying the release clause of €85M all up front, then paying Riaola €30-40M, then paying Alfie €10 - 20M, then paying Haaland a massive signing bonus.
They never do those transfers.
It is funny that some United fans say things like
I think Lukaku will fit to Tuchel 352 or 343 system. When he was with us, he didn’t have enough players who can deliver good service. At Chelsea, they have those players. Their wingbacks can cross and deliver the ball to the box. And he suits the 352 formation as well as and I think Havertz will be good pair for him up top with Mount behind them.
Yet some of our fan base seem to think he has not improved at all.