Romelu Lukaku

[termninja 5,290]

Also says they're negotiating with other clubs.

There's still a chance we will lose out.

There is, but it's very small...

[TomCFC 356]

Chelsea nearing double deal for Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bryune

Anderlecht have finally confirmed they're in talks with Chelsea over the summer transfer of striker Romelu Lukaku.

Genk's highly-rated winger Kevin De Bruyne has also revealed he's ready to sign for the Blues – even if he's immediately loaned out to Anderlecht as part of the deal for Lukaku.

Herman van Holsbeeck, general manager of the Brussels outfit, told Sky Sports: 'There is still a long way to go in the negotiations (for Lukaku).

'We are indeed negotiating with Chelsea, but there are other clubs we are talking to.

'It (a deal) could happen in the next half hour, it could take until August 31, that is football.'

Meanwhile, 19-year-old De Bruyne has apparently expressed his wish to join the Blues after helping to guide Genk to the Belgian league title.

'Kevin is ready to step forward in his career now, he has done what he needs to at Genk and is ready for the next step,' said his agent Patrick de Koster.

'And Kevin wants to move to England.

'He knows Chelsea have been following him for a long time, and Chelsea would be his first choice, I had meetings with other clubs - although nothing more than on a scouting level, but he knows what can be achieved at Chelsea.

'Kevin, though, is happy with the prospect of joining Anderlecht (on loan) - he has stated that himself.

'He knows Chelsea have a history of this (loaning out players) and if you do well you will get your chance.'

Read more: http://www.metro.co....e#ixzz1PXBTUDvX

[Sheva. 5,373]

Also says they're negotiating with other clubs.

There's still a chance we will lose out.

Benfica said the same exact thing, a week before Luiz joined us.

[J.F. 1,484]

Also says they're negotiating with other clubs.

There's still a chance we will lose out.

they just want more money.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Benfica said the same exact thing, a week before Luiz joined us.

So did Real about Robinho

[Hamilton 2,118]

No more news on the press meeting today, only thing that has been said is that foreign clubs need to hurry if they want him, cause they would be happy if he stayed another year..

My guess they are pressing teams for a bidding war..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

The fact is no other team have expressed an interest in him. Unless Anderlecht are pressing for Chelsea to outbid themselves, we have to maintain a semblance of realism.

[TomCFC 356]

Chelsea involved in Romelu Lukaku talks, say Anderlecht

Anderlecht have said they are in talks with Chelsea over the possible transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Stamford Bridge.

The 18-year-old Belgian striker has been linked with a move to the Premier League runners-up for a few months.

Anderlecht general manager Herman van Holsbeeck said: "There is still a long way to go in the negotiations.

"We are indeed negotiating with Chelsea, but there are other clubs we are talking to."

The teenager has also been linked with Chelsea's Premier League rivals Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham.

He was linked with a move to England in January but instead stayed with Anderlecht until the end of the season.

The transfer could involve Blues midfielder Kevin De Bruyne joining the Brussels club on loan.

Van Holsbeeck added: "It could happen in the next half hour, it could take until 31 August - that is football."

Chelsea appear to be negotiating transfers despite being without a manager since May following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti.

This week they were reported to have had a £22m bid for midfielder Luka Modric rejected by Tottenham.

http://news.bbc.co.u...ll/13817163.stm

[Shane 2,275]

Lukaku, Modric and Hiddink.

Oh Chelsea, I feel like a spoilt child!

[CFC-Lloydy 38]

ShaneCFC that sounds so good man!

[Sheva. 5,373]

Lukaku, Modric and Hiddink

Oh Chelsea, I feel like a spoilt child!

[TomCFC 356]

Anderlecht Pres. Roger Vanden Stock tells Lavenir that keeping Lukaku would be like major signing & that bids have not reached 20mill. #cfc

http://twitter.com/#...991860301729792

[Hamilton 2,118]

Yeah yeah

Just keeping the pressure..

[Kostas 1,468]

According to the latest rumours he'll be announced within the next two weeks.

I don't see why we need him with our current set of players but he's young enough to be loaned out or sit on the bench. The club may be trying to get him before he is too expensive so it would make some sense signing him even when we've got more strikers than central defenders.

What I am worried about is Lukaku's real quality/potential. I had a chat with a Belgian friend of mine some time ago, who happens to be a youth coach, and he had his doubts about the massive hype surrounding Lukaku. Lukaku's body has obviously matured earlier than normal (premature physical development) and his impressive physical attributes have been the main reason for him being one of the 10 most hyped kids in the world and his goals output in a very weak league.

Youth players who impress due to their skill & football vision usually have better chances of becoming successful than those who depend on physical attributes* . Lukaku has often been compared to Drogba but apart from being huge, powerful etc are his technique and first touch equal to the hype he gets and deserving to draw comparisons to one of the best forwards of the last decade?

To sum up, he believed that if Lukaku was 24 or 25 years old it is unlikely he would be as famous and sought-after as he is now.

Of course no one can doubt that he has enough time to develop his abilities and general play but improving technique to reach the world class level required by a Chelsea striker is a bet that the price being reported doesn't reflect.

*ask our very own Carlton Cole

[Henrique 9,133]

A player for the future.

[Rambo 1,729]

A player for the future.

Indeed, an investment I don't mind making.

[Shane 2,275]

There's no reason why Romelu can't come in and make an immediate impact. With Drogba, Sturridge, Torres and Lukaku, it gives us 4 very good strikers, and options, and will keep opponents guessing. One week lets say we could go with Sturridge and Torres up top, the next we could have Drogba and Lukaku, with Sturridge on the wing, Torres and Drogba with Lukaku being introduced at half time. It does mean Anelka will probably leave though.

[J.F. 1,484]

We have now manager, expect to sign him in next 5 days.