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\"Romelu Belgian striker Lukaku is considered one of the best prospects in world football<\/span> <\/p>\n

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has played down talk of a move for Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku.<\/p>\n

The Belgian club said they were in talks with the Blues<\/a> over the 18-year-old’s possible sale last month,<\/p>\n

However, while Villas-Boas praised Belgian international Lukaku, he insisted the club did not need to strengthen their attack.<\/p>\n

“To bring in another forward, at the moment I don’t think we will,” said the Portuguese.<\/p>\n

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We need to find the correct balance and this is why pre-season is important<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Andre Villas-Boas<\/span> Chelsea manager<\/span><\/div>\n

“Lukaku had a magnificent season in Belgium. We are pondering every decision because we don’t want to go into the market and make mistakes.<\/p>\n

“We have plenty of availability in terms of forwards who can play in different positions – with Nicolas Anelka, with Salomon Kalou, Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres and Daniel Sturridge.<\/p>\n

“This is the reality at the moment of our squad. We need to find the correct balance and this is why pre-season is important.”<\/p>\n

Lukaku, widely regarded as one of the most promising talents in European football, would reportedly cost in the region of \u00a318m.<\/p>\n

The 6ft 4in frontman, whose contract runs out in 2013, is a strong and committed striker who is often referred to as ‘the new Didier Drogba’.<\/p>\n

Lukaku scored 15 league goals in 2009\/10 to help Anderlecht win the Jupiler League title, while last season he scored 16 goals from 37 appearances as his side finished third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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