da betsul： Earlier this week, Everton manager Ronald Koeman told Belgium newspaper HLN that striker Romelu Lukaku needs to leave the club in order to achieve his potential.
da aviator aposta： The 23-year-old has been in prolific form for the Toffees ever since initially joining them on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea, and he made the move permanent for a fee of £28m the following year.
The Belgium international scored 25 times in all appearances for the Merseyside outfit last term and has netted seven of his side’s 15 Premier League goals so far this season.
Lukaku reportedly handed in a transfer request during the summer before later withdrawing it.
However, following his boss’ latest comments, a transfer away from the Toffees could be on the cards sooner rather than later.
Not all Everton fans are happy with Koeman, but here are three reasons why the Dutchman was right to say Lukaku should leave…
He might have ignited a bidding war
The Dutchman knows that there is already lots of interest in his striker, and following the Belgium international handing in a summer transfer request when Chelsea came calling, he will know that the 23-year-old will likely leave Goodison Park for pastures new in the not so distant future.
Saying that the attacker needs to leave to fulfil his potential will alert the biggest clubs across Europe, and potentially create a bidding war that could financially reward the club.
It could persuade players to move to Goodison Park
As teams like Koeman’s former club Southampton have accepted, the best plan for those at theirs and Everton’s level is to bring in players with potential for a relatively cheap fee, develop them and sell them on at a significant profit.
If Lukaku does leave for one of the European giants, other players could then see the Toffees as a stepping stone and will know that if they impress at Goodison Park, they will attract interest.
That may be a rather pragmatic view which won’t sit well with all Everton fans. But having future world-class stars for a couple of seasons is surely better than none at all?
It could motivate the striker
Koeman has sent out a message to his striker that if he continues scoring goals for Everton, he will be allowed to move on should the right club come calling.
That should motivate the Belgian to produce his best form in order to create interest among clubs, as he looks to become one of the best forwards in Europe.
Once again, a free-scoring Lukaku can only be a good thing for the Goodison outfit.