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title: "West Ham consider shock raid on lethal Chelsea target, £65m price tag a stumbling block"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-consider-shock-raid-on-lethal-chelsea-target-65m-price-tag-a-stumbling-block/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Rosser"
section: "Everton"
published: "2016-07-13T18:10:08Z"
modified: "2016-07-13T18:10:08Z"
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# West Ham consider shock raid on lethal Chelsea target, £65m price tag a stumbling block

**West Ham fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are nervously awaiting news as to whether or not their club will make a move for one of the most lethal forwards in the Premier League.**

According to reports in the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3687406/Romelu-Lukaku-s-65m-price-tag-cooling-Premier-League-Everton-striker.html), The Hammers are considering a move for Everton’s want-away forward, Romelu Lukaku, however he is commanding a big price.

The Toffees have slapped a £65m [valuation](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3687406/Romelu-Lukaku-s-65m-price-tag-cooling-Premier-League-Everton-striker.html) on their main man which has reportedly cooled interest from many potential suitors.

Along with Slaven Bilic’s side, Crystal Palace have been [credited](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3687406/Romelu-Lukaku-s-65m-price-tag-cooling-Premier-League-Everton-striker.html) with interest in the Belgian international, but it is believed they are not willing to match the asking price.

The 23-year-old has scored 61 goals in a three year spell at Goodison Park which began with a loan move from Chelsea in 2013.

The former Chelsea man has all but confirmed he wants to leave Merseyside earlier this year when [he said](https://talksport.com/football/i-want-win-titles-romelu-lukaku-all-confirms-he-heading-everton-exit-summer-160526197357): “I want to win titles…it is time for me to write myself a CV.”

**West Ham fans, we want to hear from you! Should Slaven Bilic and the board just stump up the money for the striker or look elsewhere? Let us know below…**