Everton Transfer Thread 2016

MartyMcFly · August 12, 2016

when i score we riot said:
I don't think Bolasie means the end of Kev, but it surely is a wake up call. We need cover on LW, as we have for years since Pienaar turned useless.

Mirallas and Bolasie on the left.
Lennon and Deulofeu on the right.

I think that is fair enough. Wingers tend to be a bit streaky so having the option of replacements is useful.

Milkman · August 12, 2016

helpimonfire said:
Milkman seen going into Finch Farm - Is he any good? can he play in goal?

Yes, I was at FF, but only to drop Hibbo off to use the free gym membership.

And yes I am very good and yes I can play in goal too, but I'd rather not. Now stop following me you creep.

MartyMcFly · August 12, 2016

BlueToff said:
We'll see mate.

There are some rumours Rom is agitating for a move still and not buying into what Koeman wants to do. Just a case of waiting to find out, as frustrating as it is.

One thing's for sure - the club are doing what they can to convince Rom to stay.

The only thing that will convince Rom to stay is signing players so they aren't doing all they can do.

Besides it's too late to sell Rom. Any replacement we could bring in would be overpriced and completely untested in the premiership like that Islam guy. There would be Moshiri out protests the next week.

ALANSTUBBS · August 12, 2016

MartyMcFly said:
The only thing that will convince Rom to stay is signing players so they aren't doing all they can do.

Besides it's too late to sell Rom. Any replacement we could bring in would be overpriced and completely untested in the premiership like that Islam guy. There would be Moshiri out protests the next week.

There is already a protest planed for last March (Blue Union)

everton2004 · August 12, 2016

So.....place your bets on incomings before the midday(?) deadline. :Blink:

MartyMcFly · August 12, 2016

ALANSTUBBS said:
There is already a protest planed for last March (Blue Union)

It's all hypothetical. Moshiri is a smart man. He would know the consequences of selling Rom and breaking his promises. I fully expect to keep Rom and get the signings by the end of the window but he's definitely leaving it late.

Sharpys top lip · August 12, 2016

davek said:
Ratcliffe.

Absolutely well said by him. He's not wrong.

Ashtonian · August 12, 2016

So nothing again now til next week?

My only slight concern is that we will finalise the two we know about and then not hear anything again until deadline day. Hopefully we can be surprised with these other two and if one or two can leave in that time as well then fantastic.

I would imagine koeman is planning on using Mccarthy Barry and Gibson as first team players this season so no new midfield this season.

Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg · August 12, 2016

Koeman mentioned 3-4 incomings, two of them more than likely Kone and Bolasie. And we're after another striker. So surely that leaves gk? To be honest I'm disappointed we haven't added two more positions to that list we need a proper CM and a final third CAM who can find that key pass. It's what we've been missing for years.

Brennan · August 12, 2016

Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg said:
Koeman mentioned 3-4 incomings, two of them more than likely Kone and Bolasie. And we're after another striker. So surely that leaves gk? To be honest I'm disappointed we haven't added two more positions to that list we need a proper CM and a final third CAM who can find that key pass. It's what we've been missing for years.

We can't solve every problem overnight unfortunately. City doing it was a different era, uncontrolled spending and massive wages which had never even been gotten close to before.

when i score we riot · August 12, 2016

I'm sure we won't announce anyone else today, we're facing Tottenham with what we have at the moment and words can't express how glad i am to see the return of league football

neil999 · August 12, 2016

the other thing is adding loads of players at once doesnt generally work does it?

orly · August 12, 2016

neil999 said:
the other thing is adding loads of players at once doesnt generally work does it?

Ah, now this is an excellent point. No, it doesn't, it usually unbalances a squad really quickly.

Jamo Martinez · August 12, 2016

Does anyone reckon Lukaku's been on the phone to Raiola all summer, got put through to his secretary and been told the boss is busy with the Pogba deal?

neil999 · August 12, 2016

orly said:
Ah, now this is an excellent point. No, it doesn't, it usually unbalances a squad really quickly.

this is my thinking, however it really doesnt excuse the goalkeeper situation...i was expecting that to be the first big name through the door, but maybe there are reasons we dont know about...