As far as Het Belang van Limburg are concerned, the summer transfer window is going to have a Belgian flavour.
On Thursday, HBVL say: ‘Do not doubt: Over the next few months, the transfer news will be dominated by Romelu Lukaku, Dries Mertens, Thomas Vermaelen and Youri Tielemans.’
The problem for Lukaku, believe HBVL, is destination. Whilst he’s ‘dreaming’ of a return to Chelsea, the Belgian newspaper believe Antonio Conte prefers Alvaro Morata.
Therefore, such is Lukaku’s eagerness to join a perceived bigger club than Everton, he’s willing to ‘take the risk’. That’s put himself out there and hope a club pays €50m. The €50m is HBVL’s figure, Everton would almost certainly require a lot more.
It’s a fair point made by HBVL, Lukaku’s possible destinations are limited. If Chelsea or Manchester United don’t swoop, a move from Everton within the PL will be difficult. Outside of England, the number of clubs willing and able to match the potential fee is also very limited.