On the one hand, the Belgian powerhouse is the kind of player that has become synonymous with the Red Devils in the Premier League era. He’s young, dynamic and, as last season’s 20-goal haul illustrates in earnest, a major attacking force.
But at times Lukaku looked ponderous, raw and lazy in Everton blue last year. As of yet, the 22-year-old has yet to deliver on the stratospheric potential he showcased after he barged onto the scene at Anderlecht, and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was happy to relinquish the player’s services for a fee of £28 million.