I find it strange we missed our obligation so there’s nothing stopping another team entering negotiations with Flamego for £25m for example but there’s not been much of the usual story telling from ‘sources’
Even at £20m I’d be suprised if other teams weren’t interested or Flamengo weren’t prospecting elsewhere in the press.
My he’s just flown under the radar because he’s at Everton as there’s been next to no reporting on him tbf.
On Wednesday evening The Times, supported by Brazilian outlet Globo, reported negotiations were progressing well and the ECHO understands there is growing confidence a deal to make Alcaraz an Everton player will be completed before the end of the month, with the Blues having priority in transfer talks for him until May 31.
Spot on, hopefully the first of many signings of this type of player in that kind of price range - we’ve tried spending stupid money on mostly dross, and look how that ended up.An absolute no brainer at that sort of fee will only improve
Great news...in with charlie
Ya there was a couple games I remember him and Doucoure started together and it just didn't work with Alcaraz playing out wide which doesn't suit him at allI thought he was good vs west ham, when he actually plays in his natural position he looked dangerous. As you said, not many starts.
It be nice to eventually have a squad with options. Alcaraz gives us a good option away from home / playing on the counter as you say…. I did post some weeks ago that he might be more effective away from home where we’re more likely to counter attack. His game is lots to do with transitioning but it was good to see him being a goal threat at Newcastle. Terrific cross for Beto to score against Ipswich but he might be less effective against teams who sit in.