Spot on. Original 93.6m 6 year contract with 31.2m approx base salary remaining Somebody is going to have to budge on the financials or few if any clubs are taking that on. And city will hsve approx 40m book value to consider as well. It's a pricey and complex deal to do whichever way you look...
An Everton Transfer Window does strange things to an Evertonian's mind.
'And here we have the lesser spotted positivity post' ...'it is a rare sight to see in these parts of the world. We are truly excited to see such a beast with our own eyes'
On a serious note yes we do need to take...
Some cracking and insightful posts on this thread.
Love reading this type of info as it solidifies the fact players are still human beings after all and things do and will go wrong with them at times.
Factors outside of a club's control haunt some teams more than others as we very well know...
Exactly my thoughts too. I think it is specifically the lower back injury that keot him out for ages that has done him this time . I think it was the Vila cup game where both him and DCL played very well and I thought he would kick on from THERE but the footie gods have had other ideas it...
Jimmy is last year nextt season as was a 5 year deal in Summer 22 so tbh he would fetch a semi decent fee too with 2 years left. If we are thinking that way then that could help us spend a few more bob but stay within our limits
The selling bit of Branthwaite is something myself and @ElGato had already covered so no disappointment there.
This thread moves so fast though so things get lost really easily. 👍
Definitely with Branthwaite.
Majority grasp the significance of the contract whilst also appreciating the goal is to make a massive profit with him between 1 amd 3 years down the line, unless our or his priorities change. It sets a precedent that transfers of our better players will be on our...
Agree.
Richy crocked himself busting a gut for us. He was never a top rier quality but deserved to play in Europe.
Forced sale with him maybe, but I would not have begrudged him if he'd wanted to go sooner.
We need the quality now, no problem if they are here 18mths to 2 years max doing...