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I think its quite ironic if we get him, they bought a £27m midfielder off us who typifies a non footballing style (physicality, aerial ability) and they were considered a footballing side. It then turns out that a player who received an undue amount of criticism despite being highly rated by the likes of SAF and Martinez as a proper footballer has to leave to revive his career... in short we could end up getting a gem on the cheap here chaps. Try not to pay too much attention to the "hype" of Cleverely being so bad, he really isn't.

He should outsource the negotiations to Kit Bag or Sodexo, both companies managed to fleece us...

its another close thread - seen the pictures with a Southampton top on...

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/no-disrespect-to-arsenal-but--chelseas-romelu-lukaku-takes-swipe-at-mesut-ozil-during-brazilgermany-clash-9593499.html He does like to chatter shite doesn't he. Ozil just helped his team batter Brazil 7-1, and like it or not Arsenal are a big club. He's got so much to bloody say.

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End of which he will be 35/36 yeah I'll take that. Hes not gonna sign a 2 year deal as no one will take him at 34/35, tough age to be stuck at looking for a new club. He's basically ending his career here, will offer a massive amount of knowledge and experience. It's a very shrewd move that adds quality, professionalism and know how to to a young breed of players. It's good.

I'll be honest I thought it was gonna be a dull start so had family time thinking yeah 0-0 till half time. Oh well!

Let's put this into context, he is a year younger than Gerrard who now has been shoe horned into Barry's role. I would argue that extravagant passing and long range shooting aside Barry is the better player for that role. Let's be honest, he's never had pace to miss.

I missed the first 35 minutes!!!

Be on the drip this one. Let Bobby work his magic.

I'm pleased. A bit of TLC, out the gazing eye of the prawn butty brigade who think every young player to come through the ranks need to be scholes or Beckham and he will be absolutely fine. He's a one and two touch player who will really do well under Roberto. Good signing.

Said earlier, you see why mourinho likes shurrle.

Lukaku could conceivably become a lesser valued striker, that's absolutely not out the question. We bought fellaini for £15m, United bought him for £27m. One season of bad form and a shite world cup and they will do well to get £12m for him. Funny comparisons between lukaku and fellaini. Both rely on teams playing a certain way and the opposition not having the tools to deal with them.

I like the look of the Brazilian chap at hoffenheim, looks a very Everton player... Get him Bob.

We aren't in the premium player market, just coooool it chaps. Honestly if someone wanted me to turn this into a kenwright is a big hairy ballbag thread then I can but there is nothing untoward going on. Let's see what happens in next two weeks.

That for me is what he had been associated with at Celtic. For me I think you will find that the move to Russia and back here will have given him the maturity he needed. At 28 I expect to see his decision making be a lot better. In a way he is like an older version of Gerry Deulofeu. These types of players take a little longer to swap impulsiveness with wisdom because they have so much skill. He can be an absolute gem of a player, i'm absolutely convinced by that.

I think he will turn out to be an absolute gem of a player. Even though he wasn't fit when he played for us he looked unbelievably fast over 10 yards and his feet will cause trouble. I was really impressed with him. A full pre season should get the best from him.

Top 6 and a good run in Europa and domestic cups. A big season for Ross, Stones and McGeady.

I actually think they are just as bad as each other. Difference is Ba will cost a fraction of Lukaku's price and he scores goals at a simialr ratio. Basically people want Lukaku because he's a goalscorer, thats fine, but I will say get the same thing for a lot less. I would argue that Ba is a far more hard working player, always moving, presses the defence.

The point is Mourinho looks at what they do for the team - not how spectacular they have been for themselves. I think they have demonstrated this on both counts.

All the stuff people are worried about is likely to be happening behind the scenes, it will all be good.

If other clubs rate him as much as he rates himself then a move to Barca, Real, PSG etc will be on the cards. Can't knock ambition, its a big factor, but I think at 21 his place within CL side will be amongst the squad - not always a first name on the sheet. He needs to play, if he becomes the player he already thinks he is then champs league will come. He could go to Celtic, they are in champs league...

Its all about permutations folks, try and chill. My guess is that if Lukaku comes for £15m then RM will have his "Lukaku + cheaper other targets"... if Lukaku goes elsewhere then we will no doubt have more expensive others. He may not even be looking at Lukaku, could be a smoke screen.

Oscar is an amazing player, he has a bit of everything. I admire the work he puts in for the team, for a luxury position he offers more than most - he gives his team proper balance.

It is early July isn't it? I haven't gone to bed and up 3 weeks later?