According to Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku would be a perfect replacement for Diego Costa at Atletico Madrid.
Costa passed his medical with the Blues and is expected to make his £35m move after the World Cup, with the 25 year-old scoring 27 goals in 35 league appearances to help his side clinch the La Liga title.
Joel played alongside Lukaku last season at Goodison Park and feels a move in the opposite direction would suit the young forward greatly and would be beneficial to both clubs.
The Belgian spent last season on another loan spell where he netted 15 goals, however his future at Stamford Bridge is still not entirely certain.
The Everton goalkeeper told Mundo Deportivo: “He is a lot like Costa but I would say he is even more physically powerful.
“He is a real animal, a beast. He is also a player who fights a lot and has a goal in him, like Costa.
“Lukaku is a player who always faces up. He never hides if a game gets ugly, and has a lot of character. No doubt, he would be a good signing for Atletico.
“He is the typical type of player for Diego Simeone and would convince him from day one.
“He would suit Atletico’s game smoothly, he is very fast and I think he would do well.”
By Phil Wellbrook
