As a German blue I'm obviously very excited about this. As mentionef before, saw him in Cologne on Sunday. Was in the first row so didn't have a good 'tactical view' but close up he just seems to be very athletic, superb on the ball and with a...
How long has it been since Everton has had two or more attacking midfielder flair-type players in the side? Maybe 2009 when both Pienaar and Arteta were in their pomp?
We've had a few semi decent players in the 15 years since then—a Manuel...
If we finish the season in the European places because of him then I will certainly be considering doing this myself haha
I spent £144 on an Eagles jersey with 'Barkley 26' on the back when we won the Superbowl back in Feb :lol:
Well if you want a recent case study look at Crystal Palace, Eze, Wharton and Olise just off the top of my head in recent years. All brilliant players, a trophy in the cabinet and massive fees for two of them so far with Wharton probably a year...
None of City, Liverpool, Arsenal or Chelsea would have bought Pienaar either. The only thing Ndiaye lacks is a full back like Baines behind him. He's already showing a clear pair of heels to Pienaar with his goals. Would i swap him for Piennaar...
But it cant all be young players the same as it cant all be Prem experience / older players.
TBF, the balance has been ok so far. Barry, Aznou & Dibling are great prospects with hopefully good sell on value and Grealish and KDH offer experience...