Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has not played a single minute this season due to injury.
Everton, who climbed to 10th place in the Premier League after beating strong Aston Villa away at Villa Park at the weekend, are strongly considering bringing back one of their heroes.
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David Moyes’ side need reliable goalscoring to complement the creativity of players like Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye. Romelu Lukaku is the name that has been put on the table after it became known that Napoli are looking for an immediate way out for the striker.
The operation is seen as an incredible opportunity, as the Italian club have set the transfer fee at a very competitive amount. It is estimated that Napoli would accept a payment between 15 and 20 million euros to seal the sale of the experienced attacker. This amount is attractive for the Merseyside club’s finances, which want a quality boost without jeopardizing its financial stability.
Everton’s ambitious plan and Romelu Lukaku’s strength
Everton are looking to make their mark in the Premier League after the inconsistent performances of attackers such as Beto and Thierno Barry. Coach David Moyes has complete confidence in the hierarchy of a player who knows every nook and cranny of the stadium and the demands of the city. Lukaku left an indelible mark in his previous period, with almost ninety goals in just over one hundred and sixty official games in the blue jersey. His subsequent record-breaking move to Manchester United for almost €85 million underlined the impact he had in the league.
Although he is currently recovering from a physical injury that has prevented him from making his debut this season under Antonio Conte, his quality is undeniable. Not long ago, he was a key figure as Napoli lifted the Serie A title with top-notch goals and assists statistics. At 32 years old, with an impressive record for the national team, the Belgian striker represents the luxury piece that the current system needs most.
Competition and market value in Everton’s spotlight
Everton are not the only interested in the English market, as Aston Villa are also closely monitoring the situation of the powerful centre-back. The Belgium international has been offered to several British clubs, which has sparked a race to secure his strength in the airspace. Romelu Lukaku’s stats speak for themselves, with over 120 caps for Belgium. That experience is precisely what Moyes is looking for to give a sharper tongue to an attacking line that sometimes lacks efficiency.
Napoli are willing to negotiate downwards to free up wage budgets, something Liverpool’s club plan to take advantage of before the deadline. Seeing “Buffalo” back in the Premier League would be one of the most romantic and tactical moves this January window. Fans are hoping that the board will speed up negotiations to prevent other competitors from taking the lead in the bidding round for the experienced goalscorer.
The return of the Belgian goal thief to Merseyside
A potential return of the prodigal son would mean a fundamental morale boost for a squad aiming for European places this year. Everton understand that this move is not just a look back, but a necessary solution to solve their goal-scoring problems. Having a finisher of this calibre would allow wingers and attacking midfielders to play their football with the security of having a reference in attack.
The story between the club and the Belgian player seems to have an unfinished chapter that could be written in the coming weeks of negotiations.
If the deal is finalized, English football will reclaim one of its most iconic goalscorers from the last decade in a masterful operation. Finally, Everton are getting ready for a transfer window where nostalgia and sporting necessity can unite to bring back their great reference.
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