Liverpool are Âpressing ahead with a £20million swoop for Belgian strike sensation Romelu Lukaku – despite Roy Hodgson being given the boot.
Kop talent-hunter Damien Comolli is understood to have approached Anderlecht about the 17-year-old Âstriker who already has eight caps for his country.
The 6ft 3in powerhouse hit 15 goals in 33 league games for Anerlecht last season despite starting on the bench for 12 of his appearances.
His performances for the Belgian club have attracted scouts from all of Europe’s top clubs including both Manchester clubs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs as well as the giants from Spain and Italy.
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But it’s Liverpool who are pulling out all the stops to sign him – with a £15m initial fee the starting point rising to more than £20m with Âperformance-related add-ons.
That’s big money for Liverpool’s new owner John Henry, head of the Fenway Sports Group, but the Anfield hierarchy recognise they have to start revamping their squad – and fast.
That’s why Comolli has been busy identifying the brightest young stars in Europe and Lukaku now tops his list.
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