Manchester United smashed the British transfer record to sign Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Everton on Monday – but what is it about the 24-year-old that has made him such hot property? UEFA.com investigates. What they say"Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big personality and a big player. It is only natural that he wants to develop his career at the biggest club."José Mourinho, Manchester United manager "At the age of 23, I always believed he had the possibility of becoming the best No9 in world football because he has absolutely everything."Robert... UEFA.com - News
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Romelu Lukaku Chelsea transfer inches closer
Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku arrived at Chelsea on Monday to undergo a medical and thrash out personal terms as the Belgian international edged closer to a move to Stamford Bridge.GettyImagesRomelu Lukaku is set to become Chelsea's third summer signing • Chelsea agree Lukaku fee• Oriol Romeu focused on Blues• Zhirkov returns to RussiaThe Blues have already agreed a fee with Anderlecht, reported to be £18 million, for the transfer of Lukaku and the deal is expected to be completed in the next 72 hours.Lukaka, 18, would only say he thought Andre Villas-Boas was a "very good manager" when bombarded with questions by the waiting media as he stepped off his Eurostar train from Brussels at London St Pancras station.He is expected to return
What’s all the fuss about Romelu Lukaku? Scouting report and video special
Belgian wonderkid Romelu Lukaku is the teenage striking sensation that has got Europe's top scouts salivating - and he could be on the verge of a big money Premier League move.Last weekend Anderlecht chiefs confirmed that a trio of English clubs were leading the race for the 18 year-old's signature.And reports in the Belgian press today suggested that Manchester City might actually have got the deal sewn up - although they have since been exposed as being somewhat premature.Want to know what ...