Summer Transfer Window 2019

[TheBigIguana]

Now I can live with Mario AS WELL as somebody else, but Mario alone make my head melt.

I think my head would melt if we signed Mario and one of the young strikers and Mario started 25 league games and didn't hit double digits.

 

[bluebud]

Now I can live with Mario AS WELL as somebody else, but Mario alone make my head melt.

Yup Mario, DCL and Leao\Keen would be an infinite upgrade on what we have now, good balance there, both Leao and Kean can play as a wide forward as well apparently

 

[nsno-chris]

Bit late but anyway:-

Everton head coach Marco Silva eyes Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic and Lille forward Rafael Leao

Everton head coach Marco Silva eyes Mario Mandzukic and Rafael Leao

Everton are monitoring developments with Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic and retain an interest in Lille striker Rafael Leao.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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[Goat]

I think my head would melt if we signed Mario and one of the young strikers and Mario started 25 league games and didn't hit double digits.

I can see his attraction.

While he has primarily served as a striker or as target-man in the penalty area, courtesy of his height, aerial prowess, and physical strength,[nb 1] Mandžukić's work-rate, generosity, tactical intelligence, and versatility have been demonstrated by his willingness to play in many different positions across or behind the front line; throughout his career, he has also been deployed as a winger, as a second striker, as an attacking midfielder, or even as a wing-back, positions which allow him the freedom to attack from deeper areas, support his more offensive teammates, and cover defensively for full-backs making overlapping attacking runs. Indeed, in particular since he joined Juventus, competition from other forwards has often seen Mandžukić being used in these deeper or wider, more creative roles under manager Massimiliano Allegri, in which he has excelled, drawing praise from the media for his consistently high-quality performances, because of his ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal and play off of his teammates, or drop into midfield to help win back the ball when his team are not in possession.


But the fellas 33 years old, not everybody is Zlatan.

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

For those of you obsessed with West Ham.
This could be you

Ow. My eyes.

 

[TheBigIguana]

I can see his attraction.

While he has primarily served as a striker or as target-man in the penalty area, courtesy of his height, aerial prowess, and physical strength,[nb 1] Mandžukić's work-rate, generosity, tactical intelligence, and versatility have been demonstrated by his willingness to play in many different positions across or behind the front line; throughout his career, he has also been deployed as a winger, as a second striker, as an attacking midfielder, or even as a wing-back, positions which allow him the freedom to attack from deeper areas, support his more offensive teammates, and cover defensively for full-backs making overlapping attacking runs. Indeed, in particular since he joined Juventus, competition from other forwards has often seen Mandžukić being used in these deeper or wider, more creative roles under manager Massimiliano Allegri, in which he has excelled, drawing praise from the media for his consistently high-quality performances, because of his ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal and play off of his teammates, or drop into midfield to help win back the ball when his team are not in possession.


But the fellas 33 years old, not everybody is Zlatan.

Him and Costa both were truly top class and would have been absolute dream signings 2-3 years back but they've both been well off their career levels recently and are well the wrong side of 30.

Honestly I could still talk myself into Mandzukic but only if he's going to be a super sub and occasional starter. I worry we would be seeing him every week and that would be bad.

 

[Goat]

Him and Costa both were truly top class and would have been absolute dream signings 2-3 years back but they've both been well off their career levels recently and are well the wrong side of 30.

Honestly I could still talk myself into Mandzukic but only if he's going to be a super sub and occasional starter. I worry we would be seeing him every week and that would be bad.

I would have sold 1 of my kids for either of them, as you say 2 or 3 years ago.

 

[irishgoose]

Leao or Kean ?

You tube vids are what they are but Leao not that impressed with to be honest

Kean seems to look more the part imo

Again just my opinion from videos.

Anyone on here have any more insight.

 

[blulouie]

Now I can live with Mario AS WELL as somebody else, but Mario alone make my head melt.

Said the same many pages ago.
If it is Kean or Leao to come in an "Old hand" would have to come in too.
Marco aint ditching DCL , so another young gun & Mario would make sense.

Thats providing we get shut of Tosun & Niasse.

 

[TheBigIguana]

I would have sold 1 of my kids for either of them, as you say 2 or 3 years ago.

It smells like clubs/agents trying to get players moving and knowing we need a striker.

 

[Saaby]

This is our chance to pass Arsenal and Chelsea, I hope we don't blow it

 

[kev]

Leao or Kean ?

You tube vids are what they are but Leao not that impressed with to be honest

Kean seems to look more the part imo

Again just my opinion from videos.

Anyone on here have any more insight.
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[Zaschrona]

Leao and Welbeck in, Tosun and Niasse out!

 

[ossie_21]

This is our chance to pass Arsenal and Chelsea, I hope we don't blow it

Man Utd too

 

[Bob Elstone]

I reckon Mandzukic would be a quality addition. As long as it’s cheap. Great player and bags of experience.