10 Great Quotes On Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku's high-profile transfer to Manchester United from Everton was certainly a move that got people talking.

Confirmation that a fee had been agreed for the Belgian striker became the club's most retweeted Twitter post of all time within a matter of hours, while players, pundits and coaches alike lined up to have their say on the deal.

Lukaku has made an excellent start to life as a Red, impressing on United's pre-season tour of the US, and we've picked out 10 of the best quotes on our new no.9 since his signing nearly three weeks ago...

Michael Carrick - "I've tried to tackle him a few times and got nowhere near him, so at least I won’t have to do that too often! He's a big guy, he has a big presence and he scores goals. That is what we are going to need from him, that is what he is going to bring and I am sure he will have a great time here."

Andy Cole - "He’s a massive signing. They’re all big-money signings nowadays but he’s proven in the Premier League. He’ll get goals and that’s what United missed last season. I think he’s got plenty of those in him."

Kevin de Bruyne - "You just have to do your job and I think he will score 20 to 25 goals a season for United - that will speak for itself. If you see his ratio of goals, it's incredible. He's one of the best in the world and what is he, 24? You can say that about him at that age."

Ander Herrera - "He’s going to score a lot of goals for us, but I also want to speak about the work he does holding the ball for the team. He’s very strong and it’s very difficult to win the ball from him, so he’s going to be very important for us."

Vincent Kompany - "The one thing you get with Romelu is an incredible drive to improve and score goals. It's something really unique that I've been able to observe over the years because he was at Anderlecht, which is the same youth system where I come from and I've really followed his progress."

Jose Mourinho - "Romelu is a natural fit for United. He's a big personality and a big player. It is only natural that he wants to develop his career at the biggest club. He will be a great addition to the group - I'm really looking forward to working with him again."

Paul Pogba - "As players, we're all delighted that he's at United. We have always had the same dream, the same goals - he's one of my best friends off the pitch and a top-class player too. I'm very happy for him."

Marcus Rashford - "He's in a good place in his career and he has probably come here at the right time. We are still getting to know each other off the pitch and that's what a team is: we have to get to know each other on and off the pitch."

Wayne Rooney - "United are a football club that demands success. Romelu has to be strong enough to take up that challenge. If he does that then, with the ability he has got, he will be a success."

Ruud van Nistelrooy - "I expect he’ll start hitting his peak now. From the club's point of view, it’s the perfect time to sign him. Over the next six, seven or eight years, United will hopefully have a great centre-forward in Romelu."