Daily Mirror

ROM IS ROO RECORD THREAT

- BY STEVE MADELEY

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Mark Hughes claims striker Romelu Lukaku is a £75milllon "bargain". The Belgian, 24, has netted three times In his first three Premier League games for the leaders and ex-Reds striker Hughes (right) said: "He scores 20-25 goals a season because he's the real deal. Fees have escalated and he’s probably a bargain at £75m.” Wayne Rooney (left) is United’s all-time top scorer with 253 goals but Stoke boss Hughes, whose side take on United today, added: “They want someone who can lead the line for the next 5-10 years. Lukaku could go close (to the record), if he steers clear of major injuries.”

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