Silverdude2167 said:I can't remember exactly how loans work. But when you have a player on loan don't you get the first option to buy? If so, Arsenal never had the chance to buy Lukaku.
Not exactly. Lukaku's loan finished in June and he was "back" at Chelsea until sold.
Some loans have a future fee, where there is a "first option" to buy. Most loans do not - Christian Atsu of Everton (loaned from Chelsea) or last season Gerard Deulefeu of Everton (on loan from Barcelona) are examples.