Summer Transfer Window 2025 Thread

[Hellerad]

The age old conundrum.

People shout that all links in the media are made up and should be ignored. But if there aren’t loads of sexy players linked in the media, it means the entire recruitment squadron is doing absolutely nothing.

Schröedingers’ winge

 

[Exeter_Gently]

I'd probably take El Khannous over McAtee anytime. McAtee is ofc home grown, which is a big plus, but El Khannous is the better player I'd say. Have tbh though, seen al lot more of El Khannous than I did of McAtee.

Mate am neither here nor there over McAtee.

The lad looks like he's got good feet but for a team that's absolutely littered with slugs,he's not got that explosive pace we need and he'll I personally believe * as I sit here with a pint resting on my belly * fall into the slug category.

 

[Yarrgh]

Is he actually? I keep seeing this being bandied about but is it just waffle? Where’s the link?

Join the hive mind. Moyes is GUILTY.

Honestly this transfer thread is great, have we got any plane tracking going and links to 16 year olds from Central America?

 

[Curtis]

Is he actually? I keep seeing this being bandied about but is it just waffle? Where’s the link?

I misstepped with my assertion as he isn't leading per say as he is seems to be integral with the process.

from an athletic article in June still pretty vague

Moyes will be key in this window and the ones to follow, but Everton’s aim has been to put in place a robust, talented structure for the long term — one that does not depend solely on any one manager or individual. They are now close to having all the pieces in place.

 

[Hellerad]

Mate am neither here nor there over McAtee.

The lad looks like he's got good feet but for a team that's absolutely littered with slugs,he's not got that explosive pace we need and he'll I personally believe * as I sit here with a pint resting on my belly * fall into the slug category.

You’re not wrong, and we need pace, but assuming we get some pace elsewhere he’d be a good upgrade in the 3 of a 4-2-3-1.

 

[DanB90]

Mate am neither here nor there over McAtee.

The lad looks like he's got good feet but for a team that's absolutely littered with slugs,he's not got that explosive pace we need and he'll I personally believe * as I sit here with a pint resting on my belly * fall into the slug category.

He’s one of those players where I won’t be fussed if we get him, but will be absolutely enraged when he goes to Forest.

 

[Hellerad]

Face it. We’re going to manage some business that makes us stronger but not elite, and inevitably we will sign too many in one area and still be missing a starting RB.

But by God this season will be more fun than the last several.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

I misstepped with my assertion as he isn't leading per say as he is seems to be integral with the process.

from an athletic article in June still pretty vague

Moyes will be key in this window and the ones to follow, but Everton’s aim has been to put in place a robust, talented structure for the long term — one that does not depend solely on any one manager or individual. They are now close to having all the pieces in place.

Fair enough. Someone needs to tell Zat this cos he somehow holds Moyes below Netanyahu in the baddy stakes

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Mate am neither here nor there over McAtee.

The lad looks like he's got good feet but for a team that's absolutely littered with slugs,he's not got that explosive pace we need and he'll I personally believe * as I sit here with a pint resting on my belly * fall into the slug category.

Would see McAtee as more of an attacking midfielder than a winger. El Khannous I've seen plenty of times at Genk. He always stood out as a very special talent. Not really followed him at Leicester, but that boy has bags of talent and potential.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

You’re not wrong, and we need pace, but assuming we get some pace elsewhere he’d be a good upgrade in the 3 of a 4-2-3-1.

I've watched bits of him and he can beat a man over the first 5 yards with his feet but after that you need that pace to follow through.

We need players who can carry the ball forward at pace on the wings especially ones that will complement Barry's attributes.

Slow build up play with his back to ain't going to do it, we'll need balls in from the byline in and around the 6 yard box.


Bakayoko was ideal for me but alas.

 

[Paulie]

Would see McAtee as more of an attacking midfielder than a winger. El Khannous I've seen plenty of times at Genk. He always stood out as a very special talent. Not really followed him at Leicester, but that boy has bags of talent and potential.

My Leicester supporting friend raves about him.

 

[Aries]

Our window has slammed shut. Spent all our money on Terry Barry.

You may have said this in jest, but you might not end up too far from the truth! Time will tell.

 

[bitterbloo157]

Transfer window is madness - Everton aside..
Chelsea buying players like their pic n mix and Notts Forest being linked with about 10 players per week.

 

[milks]

I'd probably take El Khannous over McAtee anytime. McAtee is ofc home grown, which is a big plus, but El Khannous is the better player I'd say. Have tbh though, seen al lot more of El Khannous than I did of McAtee.

At that sort of money, they should go and sign Akliouche from Monaco. He's better than El Khannous.

 

[milks]

Moyes is spearheading the recruitment process so if it doesn't come together for reason it's on him and he's been very optimistic this summer regarding signings which in the past he has always been transparent about even if it didn't bode well

...and herein lies the problem.