Deal agreed with Anderlecht for Lukaku...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14432798.stm


So it appears we will be signing Romelu Lukaku, another striker. A very exciting prospect and surely now Nico or Daniel will be leaving?? Aswell as Zhirkov. I really hope Sturridge stays, AVB seems to have given him the role Hulk had at porto, striker on the wing with plenty of freedom on and off the ball so if one of Anelka or Sturridge needs to leave, cash in on Anelka.

Despite a striker being signed, I am happy we have made our first major signing. Now HOPEFULLY for Modric. KTBFFH

 

I think this is a cracking piece of business and agree that Anelka should make way(PSG possibly) and let Dan have his chance to prove he can be the future of this club

Only other attacking change would be a winger in and Kalou out

Add Modric and we will be all but sorted

 

Couldn't agree more, I'd rid Anelka and go all out for Modirc. Still don't know why we are offering just 30M yet were prepared to splash out 43 for Pastore.

 

what is this everyone is talking about Nic / Dan to leave..

KALOU is the name - did you see the friendly against 'gers today?

Kalou got to go. He gives Eboue run for his money.

 

Anyone would think you've got a grudge against players from the Ivory Coast

 

My remaining movements would be

IN
Modric, Adam Johnson or ???? and a RB

OUT
Kalou, Anelka, Bosingwa and Alex if Raijkovic gets his permit and send Kakuta on loan to Bolton

 

Great piece of business for lukaku... he is young, a big guy and so will be a powerhouse! Wenger must be ****ing himself now that we've signed the 'young didier drogba'... many goals against the gooners await

For me, anelka and kalou should leave as well as bosingwa..... i would want modric, dann (birmingham) and a new right back... also adam johnson would be a great addition. Im sure more signings will come!

 

Well according to sky, looks like we're going to bid 30M tomorrow or Tuesday for Luka! I'd love to get Adam Johnson and yeah I agree with everyone about a right back, my choice would be Van Der Wiel

 

I think we are strong enough at right back with Ivan and Bos. Just bring in a creative attacking midfielder and we'll be looking pretty good.

 

Lukaku has arrived in London this morning for his medical. Hopefully this deal will be tied up by the end of the day.

Was just thinking how good it will be for the lad to have his hero Drogba still around for the next 1-2 years to really bring him on. Great for us to. Arsenal beware...Drog mark ii is coming for you!!

 

I've heard Phillipe Senderos still has nightmares about the Drog

 

It is time we signed some players who really cherish and love Chelsea since their childhood.
Welcome home Lukaku - wish you better the legend - Drog!

Found this link in Arsenal board.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh_s2Hp3DMI&feature=player_embedded

 

That's a pretty epic clip. I love the part where his teacher says " You can come back here and dream later " and he replies " Dream? I will play here one day! " Good on you son, could teach some of our scumbag youth a thing or two about having dreams and aspirations.