Romelu Lukaku is a better signing for Man Utd than Mohamed Salah for Liverpool - Schwarzer

ROMELU LUKAKU joining Manchester United from Everton is the best piece of business by a Premier League team this summer.

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That is the view of former Australia and Chelsea goalkeeper and pundit Mark Schwarzer.

Lukaku’s departure from Everton to Manchester United cost the Red Devils an initial £75million.

The Belgian has already scored three goals for the club in his two matches, including a brace in the 4-0 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday.

Schwarzer and Paul Merson were asked who they thought was the best signing of the transfer window, with Merson going for Jonathan Walters, who left Stoke for Burnley for £3million.

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Man Utd star Romelu Lukaku is a better signing than Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, says Mark Schwarzer

I think Romelu Lukaku going to Manchester United is the perfect fit for them

Mark Schwarzer on Man Utd star Romelu Lukaku

Schwarzer agreed Walters was a great buy but reckons Lukaku and Mohamed Salah, who joined Liverpool from Roma, are the two top deals.

But says Lukaku is perfect for United’s style of play and chose him ahead of Egypt winger Salah.

“I used to hate playing against him (Walters), he was so physical, so determined,” Schwarzer said on Sky Sports.

“He was so direct and would always score goals.

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Romelu Lukaku is the perfect signing for Man Utd, says Paul Merson Mark Schwarzer

“So I have to agree with Merse on this one, he is a very, very good signing for Burnley.

“But for me the best signing is a toss up between Mohamed Salah and Lukaku. 

“But I have to go to Lukaku. I think Lukaku going to Manchester United is the perfect fit for them.”

United's next game is at Swansea tomorrow (12.30pm).

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