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Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku has declared that he can cope with the pressure of being United's main striker and the club's No. 9.

Following Lukaku's move to the club for £75 million, many including former player Ryan Giggs, have warned him that he is likely to face intense scrutiny and pressure.

Lukaku has however reassured fans and critics that he is ready ahead of United's next Premier league game against Stoke City.

"You know the expectations are really high. But I was mentally prepared, I was just waiting for the opportunity to come," he told the BBC. "I wanted to play for [Jose] Mourinho since I was 11. When you get another chance like that, you don't say no. I'm really grateful for the second opportunity."

The Belgian and Man Utd forward is also relishing the opportunity of partnering and competing with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the club's other strikers.

"I think it's really good for the team," he said. "I think it's good to have another guy who is hungry to win trophies. That's what we want at Manchester United.

"With his personality, his character and also his attributes as a football player he can bring us a lot and we will try to help him. You relish competition. As long as it can make you better and makes you win you relish the challenge at the time."