What was arguably the transfer which Everton fans would have been dreaming of has finally been completed after Romelu Lukaku sealed a permanent move back to Goodison Park. The young striker joins the club for a record fee of around £28million and has signed a five year deal.

Already a fans favourite at Everton due to his exploits while on loan at the club last season, Lukaku’s arrival has understandably been met with a lot of fanfare and the Toffees’ hierarchy splashing such a hefty amount on a single player proves that they are ready to take the club to the next level during the upcoming campaign.

Here is a closer look at whether the signing of Lukaku will prove to be a hit or a miss for Everton.

Value for Money – 4.5/5

Forking out £28million on one player is a big deal for even the richest of clubs and for a team with limited resources such as Everton, it is certainly a huge investment.

However, the Toffees’ outlay to recruit the services of Lukaku somehow seems justified. The young man has already amassed 180 odd career appearances and scored 74 goals – playing at the highest level for over five seasons now.

Arguably one of the best young players around, one should not forget that Lukaku is still only 21 years old and it is frightening to think how he will perform when he reaches his optimal potential.

While the huge price tag could put the young man under a bit of pressure, he does not need to win over the Everton faithful and if indeed he does go through a dry spell like every striker does – the supporters will surely give him time to play himself back to form.

The £28million price tag is a huge investment but it will surely bear fruit for Everton and Lukaku could be the talisman who can bring back the glory days to Goodison Park.

Probability of making an impact – 4.5/5

Everton fans need no reminding how good a player Lukaku really is after they were treated to the Belgian international’s wonderful array of talent last season and there is no reason why he cannot better his exploits during the upcoming campaign.

Pace, power, skill and a wonderful eye for goal, Lukaku possesses everything in his repertoire to become the world’s best striker. While the young man is still not a finished product, he can only get better with experience of regular first team football and that is what he will exactly receive at Everton.

It is not only that Lukaku is an asset for Everton but one should also consider the fact that the style which the Toffees’ deploy – gets the best out of the striker as well and the 21-year old will also be grateful to be playing in a team which runs their socks off in order to create chances for the attacking players.

While nothing is guaranteed in football, Lukaku will surely continue his great form for Everton this season as well and the Toffees’ fans can expect to be treated to a lot of goals.

Overall Verdict – 4.5/5

The signing of Romelu Lukaku is without any question a fine acquisition for Everton and he will prove to be a big player for the club in the years to come.

While the price tag may put a bit of pressure on the striker, he will surely flourish into a world class striker under the tutelage of Roberto Martinez and these are certainly exciting times for the Blues.