Loan star Romelu Lukaku has hinted that he may opt to stay with Everton if they secure a top-four finish and earn a Champions League spot for next season.
The 20-year-old Belgium striker joined the Toffees on a season-long loan deal on transfer deadline day and has since knocked in seven goals in eight Premier League appearances.
I have to work and grow and be a better player.
Romelu Lukaku
And Lukaku says he could be tempted to consider a long-term stay on Merseyside, telling BBC’s Football Focs: “It’s not a bad idea. If we play Champions League, yeah, why not?.
“I was watching the games this week and I miss European football a lot.
“I would like to be successful at Chelsea, but I have to work and grow and be a better player and then at the end of the season see what is the best decision for my career.”
Lukaku can be backed at 18/1 to be the top scorer in the Premier League this season, with Wayne Rooney 18/1 and Sergio Aguero 3/1.
Meanwhile, Lukaku is happy to be in the limelight, especially with the World Cup finals in Brazil a matter of months away.
He added: “Look now I’m playing for Everton, I’ve played eight games and scored seven goals.
“Everybody in England is talking about me about my performances and as a player I’m improving, I’m having that certain consistency in my game.”
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