Supporters of Leeds United have been reacting to a transfer link which has emerged between the Whites and Lazio left-back Jordan Lukaku.
According to Il Messaggero, as cited by Sport Witness, Marcelo Bielsa’s outfit is interested in securing the services of the Belgian defender.
However, it is also stated in the report that fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion are also interested in making a swoop for Lukaku.
It is touted that both clubs have offered €5m (£4.6m) proposals to seal the arrival of the 26-year-old player.
This report was relayed to social media by James Marshment and it had lots of Leeds supporters talking.
Italian paper Il Messaggero claims both Leeds and Brighton have submitted €5m offers to Lazio for left-back Jordan Lukaku.
— James Marshment (@marshyleeds) September 10, 2020
that it? surely he’s worth more than tha
— Jack Dewhirst (@dewhirstjack1) September 10, 2020
That’s a steal he’s be a very good signing in my opinion
— Jamie Tate (@Jtsuperleeds) September 10, 2020
Lukaku currently has two years left on his contract with Lazio and a market value of £3.6m according to Transfermarkt.
Would you be happy if Leeds signed Jordan Lukaku?
No, he's not good enough
Yes, he's a good player
Wow so cheap that would be amazing
— BrewzaBoy LUFC (@Forever22Mot) September 10, 2020
Good signing. Let’s see who’s the bigger club….. ?
— Jake Riley (@JakeyRiley) September 10, 2020
Man thats cheap, and hes a beast.
— LamNam (@_LamNam_) September 10, 2020
During the 2019/20 Serie A season, the Belgian left-back made 13 appearances for Lazio, however, 12 of those appearances came from the bench (per WhoScored).
Having only started one league match during the most recent season, Lukaku earned a weak 6.31/10 average rating which made him Lazio’s ninth-worst performer.
Had the 26-year-old defender earned the same average rating for Leeds in the Championship then he would have been their seventh-worst performer.
@Brad_1001_ bargain that
— King Coops? (@ManLikeMateusz) September 10, 2020
If this is true and we got him it would be amazing
— Felix (@FelixLUFC) September 10, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Leeds supporters, despite his uninspiring season during the latest campaign, many were impressed with the touted fee for Lukaku.