Everton Summer transfers 2021

[Earwigjoe]

Think I’ve read somewhere that Benitez is a bit like Moyes in that he likes to do his research on potential signings. Could be that he’s put the brakes on some deals?

I hope not the clubs crying out for continuity somewhere.

 

[ValBlue]

I have a feeling Doucoure will be pushed further forward and allowed to bomb ahead making runs into the box to get on the end of Dunny, Dignes or McNeiley's crosses!

Nunes & Allan/Gbamin in the holding roles maybe?

Doucoure scored a fair few goals for Watford making late runs into the box (and a couple for us) when he moves further up the pitch. It’s not a ludicrous shout

 

[AmericanBlue]

hard to disagree with any of that tbh

I find it the opposite, hard to agree with it. It’s speculative and wriiten by someone with ‘footballmanageritis’ treating these players as objects in a simulator. The poster has ZERO idea about what is going on, what Brands has been up to and what will happen in the next 28 days.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Doucoure scored a fair few goals for Watford making late runs into the box (and a couple for us) when he moves further up the pitch. It’s not a ludicrous shout

He played well there mate in that set up - I dont think he's a good enough passer of the ball to play in the holding position's we need to utilise his height/strength/power have him pressing from the front and making surging runs when we get it out wide - how many times last season did we only have DCL in the box?

 

[ValBlue]

He played well there mate in that set up - I dont think he's a good enough passer of the ball to play in the holding position's we need to utilise his height/strength/power have him pressing from the front and making surging runs when we get it out wide - how many times last season did we only have DCL in the box?

Last time we had a proper midfielder (not a CAM) making late runs into the box and scoring was Cahill, my favourite player growing up. Having someone chip in with 5 goals from the CM position could be invaluable. You’re right, we had DCL or nobody, and sometimes Dom had to drop so deep to get involved we didn’t even have that

 

[Zatara]

…good athleticism, attitude and quality. What’s not to like. Fingers crossed.

I hate comparing players, but reminds me a little like Manny Fernades there, bit of pace, good skill and some players bounce off him. Picks the ball up and drives with it, rather then passing it back.

Always go back to Fernandes as I wish we pushed that over the line, was such a cracking player to watch on his day.

Nunes will likely be James replacement you would think.

Happy with that, right age and looks like the boy can run / has a bit of magico in his boots

@BlueToff

Yeah I think that player was always in there though, some of the link up play between him Peinaar and Arteta was brilliant.

I think we would have got his best years if we pushed it through, if we get Nunes and he showed that type of ability its the type of player we are begging for, someone who can run with the ball, at pace, from the middle of the park.

I think he will play as one of the two if Benitez uses a 4231 formation.

He'll take the ball on the turn from defence and drive forwards using his pace...or pass the ball around proactively...while not being a killer playmaker like James he will look to cut out opposition midfielders through passing between them or knocking the ball past them and leaving them for dead.

Potentially looks good but i doubt he'll be lighting up the league from day one. Im not sure if he will do well in the league and seemed a season away from a real breakthrough as hes not a starter for sporting yet and will be 23 this month.

My guess is that hes a rotation player and will compete with Gbamin, Davies, Onyango Allan and Doucoure.

He does offer two things which they dont, passing and pace. If he comes good then he could be very good as hes someone who would be hard to press in the middle of the pitch and looks dynamic...i doubt he would be caught on the ball like Davies.

Im a bit negative on him as it seems like a risk because hes not a starter for Sporting at 23 but if he can step up another couple of levels then potentially hes a very good player.

The money doesnt seem huge at €18mil / £15mil but the pressure will be on him because were crying out for a player like him...whether hes good enough, time will tell.

 

[Zatara]

I have a feeling Doucoure will be pushed further forward and allowed to bomb ahead making runs into the box to get on the end of Dunny, Dignes or McNeiley's crosses!

Nunes & Allan/Gbamin in the holding roles maybe?

Unless Dumfries has some hidden talent which hes rarely used at PSV then he wont be crossing the ball.

 

[Nymzee]

Nothing like a Zat scouting analysis breakdown pie chart from a YouTube clip on a Tuesday morning.

 

[BlueToff]

Just for anyone wanting us to sign Pereira from West Brom.

He's tweeted about him wanting to leave, he's still punted from training, WBA are wanting £25-30m for him and he's moaning about a 'life-changing offer' from a Saudi club having not been accepted.

I'd rather have James, thanks.

 

[Quadvod]

Anyone else a little miffed that the rich 6 fresh from their plans to destroy English football have received such a mild slap on the wrists that they’re currently throwing £100’s of millions around for players with seeming impunity while the rest of us have the footballing equivalent of a tenner so as to not breach ffp rules.

Should have thrown the book at them - massive fines, transfer embargoes and European bans

 

[Jadubsee]

Anyone else a little miffed that the rich 6 fresh from their plans to destroy English football have received such a mild slap on the wrists that they’re currently throwing £100’s of millions around for players with seeming impunity while the rest of us have the footballing equivalent of a tenner so as to not breach ffp rules.

Should have thrown the book at them - massive fines, transfer embargoes and European bans

The whole thing stinks. Getting harder to enjoy football with each passing year.

 

[mahermi1]

I think he will play as one of the two if Benitez uses a 4231 formation.

He'll take the ball on the turn from defence and drive forwards using his pace...or pass the ball around proactively...while not being a killer playmaker like James he will look to cut out opposition midfielders through passing between them or knocking the ball past them and leaving them for dead.

Potentially looks good but i doubt he'll be lighting up the league from day one. Im not sure if he will do well in the league and seemed a season away from a real breakthrough as hes not a starter for sporting yet and will be 23 this month.

My guess is that hes a rotation player and will compete with Gbamin, Davies, Onyango Allan and Doucoure.

He does offer two things which they dont, passing and pace. If he comes good then he could be very good as hes someone who would be hard to press in the middle of the pitch and looks dynamic...i doubt he would be caught on the ball like Davies.

Im a bit negative on him as it seems like a risk because hes not a starter for Sporting at 23 but if he can step up another couple of levels then potentially hes a very good player.

The money doesnt seem huge at €18mil / £15mil but the pressure will be on him because were crying out for a player like him...whether hes good enough, time will tell.

He also seems to dribble quite a bit more than ours too, reminds me quite a bit of Manuel Fernandes.

 

[sladen90]

Just for anyone wanting us to sign Pereira from West Brom.

He's tweeted about him wanting to leave, he's still punted from training, WBA are wanting £25-30m for him and he's moaning about a 'life-changing offer' from a Saudi club having not been accepted.

I'd rather have James, thanks.

You sound like something he's done has put you off? I'm curious as to what? Unless I've misunderstood your post.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Just for anyone wanting us to sign Pereira from West Brom.

He's tweeted about him wanting to leave, he's still punted from training, WBA are wanting £25-30m for him and he's moaning about a 'life-changing offer' from a Saudi club having not been accepted.

I'd rather have James, thanks.

James is like that bird we all knew back in the day - nice arse, long tanned legs, great fun to be around but responds to your messages late, gets you in scraps in town on a night out, always happy to keep her options open.

For your sake mate I hope you get over James soon otherwise you'll be crying into your pint whilst he's swanning around Milan with his latest squeeze lol

 

[MikeH72]

I have a feeling Doucoure will be pushed further forward and allowed to bomb ahead making runs into the box to get on the end of Dunny, Dignes or McNeiley's crosses!

Nunes & Allan/Gbamin in the holding roles maybe?

Stop this.