Preliminary contacts have taken place between Tottenham and Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku
According to Italian outlet CalcioMercato, preliminary contacts have taken place between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea regarding the potential availability of Romelu Lukaku.
With a departure that shook the footballing world, as Harry Kane made his way to Bayern Munich, the North London club find themselves in a pivotal moment of transformation. The void left by Kane’s exit is undeniable, and it seems that the club is wasting no time in seeking a solution.
Preliminary discussions have indeed taken place between Tottenham and their West London counterparts, Chelsea. Romelu Lukaku, a player of proven Premier League pedigree, could be the answer to Tottenham’s search for a potent offensive force.
Pochettino: “Romelu Lukaku situation was clear before I arrived between the club and the player. For us, there’s nothing to do”. ️ #CFC
“It’s not only one side. It’s two sides. It’s two sides to try to find the best solution. You cannot put it only on the club”. pic.twitter.com/OKliYgvmUG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 20, 2023
Tottenham’s striking predicament is not to be taken lightly. Kane’s departure was like a seismic shift, leaving a chasm in the squad that demands immediate attention. However, is Lukaku the answer?
At 30 years of age, Lukaku’s experience and prowess could offer an immediate boost to the North London club. His strong presence, intelligent positioning, and clinical finishing are qualities that Tottenham fans yearn for in the post-Kane era.
Yet, his journey has been a tale of twists and turns, and currently, the Belgian finds himself on the periphery at Stamford Bridge. He does not have any suitors who are really keen on him and it is a weird situation to be in.
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku could be an option for Tottenham (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
For Lukaku to secure a move to Tottenham, a willingness to embrace a significant pay cut may be essential. This could potentially mirror the level of commitment that the fans long to see on the pitch.
There is also the question mark of whether the Belgian striker would suit Ange Postecoglou’s system. It is a big question mark that needs to be answered as it does not feel like this is a match made in heaven.
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Signing Lukaku presents us with more questions than answers. Ideally, we shouldn’t be looking at him but let’s see how it pans out.