ROMELU Lukaku, whose brace helped knock the Saints out of last season's Champions League, has joined Chelsea in a deal worth around £20 million. The Anderlecht striker did not feature in last season's third qualifying round 1st leg, but can on as a 58th-minute substitute in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium and quickly scored two goals as the Belgians went on to win 3-0.
Still only 18 years of age, Lukaku will complete a dream move to Stamford Bridge today - he will have a medical before signing a five-year deal that will see Anderlecht receiving an initial £13 million in two instalments, with around £6 million to follow in add-ons.
In addition, Lukaku's family will receive £3.3 million, a remarkable commitment for the frontman described as the new Didier Drogba.
Photo: Romelu Lukaku celebrates his first goal against TNS last year.