The Lucas conversation is honestly so strange
- He's happy to play for us
- He's had important moments for us, when he's showed up (Ajax obviously)
- He's a great option in cup games (like Lamela, while his PL numbers need improving, his style is super effective in cup games, will be important to rotation next season, 6 goals/8 assists return in a side that struggled for half a season isn't bad)
- Conte trusts him, and when Conte/everyone wanted someone to come on and get Son's his GB goals, who did, who delivered?
- He's different from what we have, yes it's a bit chaos at times, but he's quick, can beat his man, can be extremely direct
And yes, his numbers should be closer to that 18/19 season where he did 15 goals, 10 in PL, but he's also been asked to defend a lot in a struggling side in last few years.
Could we upgrade him? sure, for cheap? no, is it a priority? no?
He stays, we will look at backup for Kane, backup for Son if/when Bergwijn goes, but Lucas is so far down the priority list of to be upgraded (or that will make a difference to team as you will be upgrading a backup vs. starter), I have no fudging idea why people are so worked up.