lexicon Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Frodo said: Only 10 league goals in Serie A last season compared to previous seasons he has got 20+ I personally think we've seen the best of him. Walk me through why his numbers in all comps were particularly bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, lexicon said: Have you been drinking? Yes. Have you. Do his last stint in PL before he got shipped off. Cue financial investment ad disclaimer "current returns do not guarantee future results" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 As mentioned in the other thread. The guy is on £325k/w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Kiwivillan said: Yes. Have you. Do his last stint in PL before he got shipped off. Cue financial investment ad disclaimer "current returns do not guarantee future results" Bro, you're not particularly coherent - let's pick this up when you've slept it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Just now, sne said: As mentioned in the other thread. The guy is on £325k/w Just saw. Yeah, that'll be the end of this then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Almost as hilarious as the Messi thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I've watched Lukaku his whole career and he's epitome of a flat track bully and some European leagues just don't cut it with PL so I think he's done in terms of returning to PL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, lexicon said: Walk me through why his numbers in all comps were particularly bad. So 14 goals in 37 appearances throw in the 7 assists, haven't we got someone like that in Watkins with figures similar to that or better ? Like I said look back over previous seasons his figures are far better than that & in his prime he was a beast of a striker, just don't see him in his prime anymore, not saying he is shite all of a sudden just think we've seen the best of him. & if you gave me the choice of either Watkins or Lukaku under Emery I'd go Watkins, stats are similar to Lukaku's last season but you don't get the work ethic Watkins gives you & I think Watkins will be better this season regards stats than last season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Fwiw I expect this is Lukaku's agent/team that are creating a story and some interest after Inter slammed the door on him when they found out he was negotiation with Juve behind their backs. Quote Inter have decided to step back from Romelu Lukaku deal with Chelsea. The Blues will be informed in the coming hours, as the player has not answered to Inter calls (from the manager and his team-mates) in the last days. Lukaku started to speak with Juventus long time ago, while Inter were preparing to play the Champions League final. Last night, the Belgian striker called Inter sporting director, Piero Ausilio, who politely informed the player, in a phone call that lasted around 30 seconds, that he was not in their plans anymore. Therefore, it's now over between Romelu Lukaku and Inter, and the Nerazzurri will explore the market for other strikers. Juventus keep their interest in him, should they sell Dusan Vlahovic. Chelsea and Saudi Arabia are the other options for Lukaku. https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-pull-out-of-lukaku-race-details-and-backstory/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Yeah this is a non-starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 He'd be on 100k more than what Digne gets. Total clickbait rumour this, 0% chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, lexicon said: Walk me through why his numbers in all comps were particularly bad. Because he is on the decline, he's getting older, his numbers are going to be on the decline like they have been this season. If he keeps up his weight gaining then he also soon be the Ade Akinfenwa of Serie A. He is finished at PL level too and another one for the $audi L£ague. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 37 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Yeah this is a non-starter. Aye definitely non starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 43 minutes ago, Frodo said: So 14 goals in 37 appearances throw in the 7 assists, haven't we got someone like that in Watkins with figures similar to that or better ? Like I said look back over previous seasons his figures are far better than that & in his prime he was a beast of a striker, just don't see him in his prime anymore, not saying he is shite all of a sudden just think we've seen the best of him. & if you gave me the choice of either Watkins or Lukaku under Emery I'd go Watkins, stats are similar to Lukaku's last season but you don't get the work ethic Watkins gives you & I think Watkins will be better this season regards stats than last season. It was an improvement on the season before. He's had a very disrupted time of it lately and he needs to find the right place to thrive. Someone of his talent with Emery at the helm could be a serious combination. As others have detailed though, this has to be a non-starter given the wages involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, lexicon said: It was an improvement on the season before. He's had a very disrupted time of it lately and he needs to find the right place to thrive. Someone of his talent with Emery at the helm could be a serious combination. As others have detailed though, this has to be a non-starter given the wages involved. Agreed regards wages & I just don't see him entertaining us as an option for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 16, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 16, 2023 Hopefully our proposal is that he starts talking to clubs in Saudi Arabia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Not that he will sign but if he did he would score 20 league goals next season. Watkins movement would allow him the space to run riot and not use him as a targetman like Chelsea did 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Frodo said: Agreed regards wages & I just don't see him entertaining us as an option for some reason I agree - I can't see him taking a 50% pay cut to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteExile Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Could be just agent jizz, looking to flush out a better deal from Juventus or whoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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