Romelu Lukaku

[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.

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"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

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

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 has 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.

I don't know why people are so adamant in the stance that Chelsea chose Drogba over Lukaku? Lukaku has 2yrs left on his deal and long before anyone even mentioned Drogba was hinting to leaving the club. If he doesn't sign an extension this summer he's forced our hand, we can't go into the last year of a deal without having an extension signed. Having said that Jose and the board aren't idiots if Lukaku goes out someone will almost assuredly come in, it may not be in this window but no doubt at some point.

What's the rush?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I was afraid of this. Because it is clear that one of Romelu and Fernando has to move on and I was afraid it will be Romelu.

Even worse, if true, this means that we still have to let 2 other players go which would probably leave us a bit thin in some area.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

1. Buy young Belgian prospect.

2. Loan them out for a few years.

3. ???????????

4. Sell to Wolfsburg for profit $£$£$£$£

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Don't think he's as shit hot as people make out. If he goes I ain't bothered in the slightest, his mouth is bigger than his will to succeed. If he goes someone will come in I assume

[Sheva. 5,373]

FFS. This is why I don't even care about Drogba coming back - I would rather go into the season with Costa, Lukaku and Torres.

But with Drogba returning and Torres unsellable, the odd man out is Lukaku.

Costa, Drogba, Torres is really shit. Unless Costa can be available for every single PL and CL game.

[Pizy 18,419]

Either José still thinks Drogba is WAY better than he currently is or another forward will surely be brought in. I can't imagine what a blow it would be if Costa got injured very early on and we're back to having the worst strike force of any top European team again.

Maybe another combo forward like Schürrle who can fill in at multiple positions? Griezmann?

I'm in agreement with many here that starting the season with Costa, Drogba, and Torres is potentially suicidal. Costa, Lukaku, Drogba I'd be delighted with but not the former three.

[sutro 1,026]

Don't think he's as shit hot as people make out. If he goes I ain't bothered in the slightest, his mouth is bigger than his will to succeed. If he goes someone will come in I assume

Sorry but this is bullshit, his mouth is bigger than he is yep but than his will to succeed????

This is a guy that does everything to succeed dude

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Don't think he's as shit hot as people make out. If he goes I ain't bothered in the slightest, his mouth is bigger than his will to succeed. If he goes someone will come in I assume

You will be bothered in a few years when many of the top strikers of now enter their 30s and he is scoring goals for fun and proving himself as one of the best strikers around. Only time will sell but it is amazing how many fickle fans there are. Judging a 21 year old striker as the finished article. Amazing really. Patience is not there for some people.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

I was afraid of this. Because it is clear that one of Romelu and Fernando has to move on and I was afraid it will be Romelu.

Even worse, if true, this means that we still have to let 2 other players go which would probably leave us a bit thin in some area.

Isn't Pogba HG? hahaha!