Shukes

It's only the club's have agreed so far....player still hasn't.

Unbelievable haha

That makes me feel so proud of our club.

5 years says to me that we plan on giving him a year or two on loan to carry on his progression. That would then give us either a player ready for the first team...or a player with experience that still has three years on a contract to sell.

Excellent news this.

I just thought we didn't have anyone to fit that slot when we sold him. It's not always what the players worth, but how you can replace them.

I wouldn't want to sell him. Been one of best for the past three years. Not only does he offer an attacking threat but due to his pace he often sweeps up at the back. It would be very difficult to replace him. Would remind me of letting Arteta go.

Don't agree with him.being a defensive liability....he is our sweeper with his speed.

The best defenders stay on their feet...then when it comes to tackle they time it perfectly. A defensive player that can't tackle would be a real worry.

Groundhog day was a shite film.

Groundhog day was a shite film.

I don't think it's a first choice on sale guys. It's a contract. They can buy him back whether he likes it or not I'm sure. But at the moment he is here and I'm gonna be getting my new home shirt with his name on it. I'm actually starting to get excited about the new season now. A creative mid comes in and I'll be dancing.

Guys don't make it a prove Haf wrong thread. And Haf, don't make it a prove yourself right thread. Let's look at facts. Lukaku had a terrible season in the premier... 10 goals is pitiful. It's something like the 24th top scorer in the league. Lukaku had a really good season in Euro. Golden boot. Overall he had an average season. He is only 22... Like or not it's true. He did improve his game overall..in my opinion. If he puts a bit of aggression into his game like Btay mentioned then I cam see him being a 20 goal a season player. He also notes himself that he needs to work harder. Let's give the lad a chance and see of he can live up to his own mouth and become what I'm sure we all want him to be. I am 100% sure that Haf and MC would love to see Lukaku hit 30 a season. As all of us would. Let's get behind him and Everton now and become that 12th player again We need some morale on this forum not just the football pitch.

That's why Lennon worked so well with him. Defenders nightmare those two. Also wingers nightmare.

Agree with a few things here. Matt Lukaku passing is actually one of his most impressive attribute. He regularly strokes a diagonal ball onto our wingers toes. Btay Lukaku has the strength but lacks aggression. Too much mister nice guy...not competitive enough.

Never really saw much good from him. Think I saw him score a pretty good goal...then watched him in a match....didn't notice him.

Wow Kone is actually pretty good haha.

Although he may turn out to be as good..my opinion is that he isn't anywhere bear the class of Baines another moment. I watched him so many times from.when he joined and other than his mini spell last season, he hasn't looked anything other than average. Though I do like the way he whips balls in with pace. Thos isn't to say he won't turn out to be as good.

Wow. A prospect like him turning down better offers to join us....and they say he has an attitude? Well I like his attitude. If we manage to keep him and he fulfills his potential...we could end up have a new cult hero!

Must be fixed...I go straight to the Everton store.

Having a nightmare our boy here.

Wakey wakey Mr Stones. Think he still has concusion.

Very honest of him and sounds like he knows where his weaknesses are.

Guys the thing is...... It lies somewhere in the middle. He's nowhere near as bad as made out at time. He's nowhere near as good as made out at times. He had a bad season last year but for some reason was awesome in Europe. That shows that if he can replicate that form in the premier, then we may have a 20+ goal striker for the first time in a very long time.

Hahaha that sounds about right Pad.