Former Manchester United midfielder Eamon Dunphy has branded Romelu Lukaku 'the Belgian Emile Heskey'.
The fiery Irish pundit is convinced United boss Jose Mourinho never saw Lukaku as a transfer priority.
He told the Irish Star: "I don't think Mourinho has secured any of his top targets.
"Romelu Lukaku is big and strong and he hits hot streaks at times - but he's the Belgian Emile Heskey.
"Is he the man that's going to push United back to the summit in England and in Europe? No chance.
"Remember, United have lost Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. They scored 23 Premier League goals between them last season - with the Swede accounting for the bulk of that tally.
"So is Lukaku going to be a game changer?
"They need him to chip in with at least 20 goals just to replace what they've lost.
"Maybe Mourinho will get his hands on a couple of top class players, but I wouldn't bet on it."