Romelu Lukaku

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Jose must have had enough. If Mourinho feels he can't manage him then I have no problem in the club selling him. There are simply too my warning signs when it comes to him and he's not half as good as he thinks he is.

Feel we're being shafted a bit though. We should be getting at least £30m on him, put that money in the bank for when the next big striker comes onto the scene.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

If he doesn't want to sign an extension then it makes perfect sense to sell. I'm just hoping its for more than £19m didn't we buy him for 18m?

[Gilvorak 3,734]

It's time to go back to being dependent on a striker. Rotation never works when it comes to forwards.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

If he doesn't want to sign an extension then it makes perfect sense to sell. I'm just hoping its for more than £19m didn't we buy him for 18m?

That's why I'm a bit wary regarding these reports. Surely we can get far more than the reported fee for him? Especially with the prices players like supposedly Borini are going for.

[Polo7 3,496]

Good riddance. He has talent but his attitude stinks.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Would be a terrible move unless they aren't done buying yet. Torres and Drogba as our backup strikers? Yikes. Second strikers get a lot of gametime and that's a combo that scored 11 goals in 56 league games three years ago and has gotten older and worse since. I don't think Lukaku is some superstar player, but he has shown the ability to score regularly when given a chance and that's something neither Torres or Drogba have done for a long time.

[dee25 1,044]

So what, we'll be going into the season with Torres and Drogba as backup?

How does that make sense?

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

No way Jose is starting the season with Diego Costa, a 36 yo Drogba and a useless striker that can't score for his life.

[BenIsLegend 475]

SMH so we bring back Drogba to only go on and sell Lukaku?? I really wonder what goes through our board's minds sometimes to be honest, just when I thought we will finally have a balanced transfer window

Maybe Drogba was only brought back because Lukaku was going. Jose didn't feel he could get a good replacement or it would too costly so he brought Didier back.

[Stats 7,142]

"Good news for VfL Wolfsburg! Romelu Lukaku is really near to join VfL for a €25m transfer" #CFC #EFC (via @PhilipHarmeling)

Think Romelu needs a good talking too but I still wish he were staying at the club since he has the potential to be really good. I reckon this transfer is all Romelu's doing, didn't want to face competition at the club.

He said he wants to fight for his place. Maybe it is Jose just not wanting him. When Drogba arrived in the week he stated in his own words that he believes he is one of the best strikers in the world. When have you ever heard Mourinho compliment Lukaku? Mourinho imo wants Costa, Drogba and unfortunately Torres as his main strikers. While Lukaku might want to stay, Mourinho might just want the transfer fee. Anyway nothing surprises me with how we treat and sell on players who deserve to stay. This is probably another one which we will look back on in regret.

[Bacika 188]

I don't even care. He only showed he is coward and he is afraid of competition...by by

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

So what, we'll be going into the season with Torres and Drogba as backup?

How does that make sense?

Window isn't shut yet. Also this deal is far from being consummated.

[bababoom 4,478]

Costa, Torres and Drogba... seriously? my only hope is that we sell both Lukaku and Torres and then bring in a top striker.

If we don't bring in another striker and keep Torres than our board and Jose have had a shocker as far as i'm concerned. Drogba is clearly past his best, yes if we're chasing a lead throw him on and obviously in cup games he can play but i highly doubt he'll start many PL/CL games. I thought and still expect him to be more of a coach.

I don't even want to talk about Torres, he's garbage. Costa is our only great striker right now but what if he needs time to adapt or gets injured? I refuse to believe this, but if we sell Lukaku we have to sign a decent replacement.

[didierforever 7,349]

not ONE (ONE) decent source saying anything.

the idiots will believe anything these days!!!

[iseah100 5,612]

Bamford will be better than Lukaku