Blues, Reds and Real target Lukaku

11 August 2010 19:37
Chelsea, Liverpool and Spanish giants Real Madrid are all targeting teenage sensation Romelu Lukaku, according to his agent.[LNB] The Belgium Under-21 international has already made quite an impression for his club Anderlecht, scoring an impressive 15 goals in 25 games last season.[LNB]Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Jose Mourinho has targeted the youngster as he looks to bolster his attacking options.[LNB]Chelsea feel the 17-year-old would settle easily into the Premier League after being likened to Didier Drogba while Liverpool are looking to strengthen their forward line.[LNB]However, representative Christophe Henrotay says Lukaku wants to continue his development in Belgium and is expected to stay for at least another year.[LNB]"None of the clubs have contacted us or Anderlecht lately, but I know that Real came to see Romelu a few times and the interest is there," he told De Standaard.[LNB]"There is also interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and all the great European clubs, but it's too soon.[LNB]"The ideal scenario for Romelu is to stay at Anderlecht this year and play in the Champions League. Romelu shouldn't be in any rush."[LNB]Anderlecht manager Herman Van Holsbeeck said he had noticed Mourinho's interest in the forward, saying: "We are honoured by this compliment from the greatest coach of the moment.[LNB]"It's a compliment to our work in developing youth and for our club generally, but we haven't received any concrete bids for Romelu."

Source: Team_Talk