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No sign of any reciprocal agreement for Lukaku to go to Athletico, so its still a possibility. Listening to the bods on SSN, he sounds pretty similar to Lukaku in terms of his physicality and can't seem them taking the 2 of them on.

Not for £24m.

Ha ha... I knew Mcarthy was due a goal before the end of the season. Shame we took our foot off the gas and didn't get the next 2 for correct score as well.

Hull 0-4 Everton Mcarthy

I know stats don't tell the full story but as a 20yr old in an (at best) average league, Suarez managed 10 goals in 27 games (1:2.7), at Groningen 10 in 29. Only as a 22-23 yr old, playing in an Ajax side that was carving teams apart in Holland did he really up his scoring rate. My point.... Lukaku is still a kid, but has averaged better than a goal ever 2 games, and will only get better. Any striker that we attempt to buy will be a gamble regardless of age, reputation etc. If we sign him permanently (which I doubt) then I'll be made up to have secured, in my opinion, one of the best young strikers around.

Would love him here if it we were able to get him for a decent price. Good player, great attitude and work rateand still only fairly young I think.

Mate of mine, who is a Spuds fan, summed it up perfectly for me about Barkley. "that lad has to start in Brazil" Brilliant performance. Always looking to get on the ball and drive it on. Reminiscent of Gerrard in his pomp, although a lot more in his locker.

Everton 4-2 City Lukaku I just think that they are going to be attacking so desperately to keep in the title hunt, that there will be so many opportunities to counter... I'm predicting a goal fest ( cue 0-0 bore draw)

In a similar fashion to how we got Gibson really. Not rated at United (by fans or Fergie) at the time, and transformed when he came here after a good run of games and increased confidence.

Southampton 1-3 Everton Lukaku

I seem to remember a "grass isn't always greener" quote from Moyes, after Pienaar had left and then come back. Read earlier that this has been on the cards for a while but they were waiting until CL was definitely off the menu as United had inserted a clause into his contract limiting any pay off. Looks like he's only entitled to 1 years salary (£5,000,000) as opposed to the full payoff if they had qualified for CL.

I don't understand how Coleman can keep going at that pace for the full 90 minutes. Reminiscent of Cafu! Great performance by all today!

Not looking good for Mcarthy.

WOOOOOOOH!!!!! GET IN SUPER KEV! LOVELY FOOTBALL!

Beautiful play that. Unlucky not to get another there.

I love that Naismith is such a pest! Donesn't let them rest at all!

A penalty..... Finally!

Am I too late to get involved? If not... Everton 2-1 United Mcarthy

Definitely been 'Pulissed'. I can imagine Martinez spewing about how they played anti football at times. Still can't believe it... 3 goals from 4 shots.

Stones... a really mature performance from him tonight I thought. Barkley kept working hard, and tried to make things happen but just not his night.

I can't believe we've conceded 3 to these!!!! Yes, they worked hard... but they are shit!

Come on Everton. Good work Mirallas! How much injury time??? I'm reckoning at least 6 minutes, due to the really 'bad' injuries Palace have had.

Loads of corners are great........... If you score from one once in a while!

That is shite... We've bottled it when all the hard work has gone before! Cameron fuckin Jerome.... Not scored for how long long!?!?!?

Get in Naisy.... you beautiful man!!!!