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Beto and Abraham as the two main options up front, with Chermitti as 3rd choice. Same as last season

I see this as the most economic approach to solving DCL’s departure. I really want the bulk of our budget to be spent on RW, CM & RB

Started listening to the Blue Frontier podcast. Seems to be led by an American who is working in the scouting/recruitment industry in football. They’ve done two position reviews so far and come up with the following suggestions outside the usual carousel or PL players. Anyone know if a) these...

Great point. Imagine adding Kyle Water-Peters, Angel Gomes and Bryan Mbuemo to the first team. Not only impact from the new players, but also the domino effect on the likes of Beto and Ndiaye.

Couldn’t agree more. We bought in eight players last summer and that was without the new owners, heavier PSR restrictions, Dycheball and no new stadium. I can’t wait to see who we bring in

Josh Brownhill on a free - general thoughts? Immediate reaction is underwhelmed. 29 years old, brings back memories of Dyche etc. However, I didn't realise he scored 18 goals this season and was rated as the best attacking mid in the Championship. Put those stats against someone with a more...

Such a bright spark to this season. Ultimate endorsement to Thelwell considering how marginalised our spending has been. I'd give him a new contract for that Ndiaye deal alone considering he's already become a 50m+ player. Makes me want to back his other recurring targets as well e.g. Gnonto and...

Interesting. Definitely a signing for the long-term with so few apps needed

It’s a gamble, but with a huge potential upside

This the dictionary definition of a David Moyes signing. Not sure if he'd go now but I can see Moyes making him priority number one in the summer. As you say, he's ideal as a replacement for Doucoure as he's a blend of Cahill and Naismith. Also captains the club which ticks Moyes's personality...

David, Gomez, Lamptey & Boscagli. Also Anguissa has been the best central midfielder in Serie A this season

Agreed. A Walker-Peters/Edwards right-hand side suddenly makes the team look very different. For not a huge outlay as well. I know the policy of TFG is usually 23 and under, but I don’t think there’s any harm in a couple of 26/27 year olds on low fees and moderate wages for right now, if they...

I really like DCL. At this stage, though, I fear he is already in the Iwobi mindset. Essentially, there’s been too much water under the bridge with Everton fans for him to renew his contract, so a) he doesn’t sign, barely scores from now until May and then leaves on a free, or b) Moyes...

Very interesting. Fully expect Everton to be among the vultures considering how much squad development needs to happen next summer. Aside from PSG, there’s a huge amount of affordable talent in Ligue Un. I really like the two wonderkids at Monaco, but I suspect Habib Diarra will be one of our...

Yes, it’s unlikely. But as we saw with Chris Wood and Burnley/Newcastle, it’s not quite as unprecedented as you state. Live a little.

I suspect we’ll be thrifty in January. KWP low cost deal and maybe two loans in attacking positions. But… If TFG & Moyes wanted to make a statement I’d love to see them go all out for Cunha. 1) Solves the Doucoure position in one go for the next five years, 2) Already proven scoring rate of...

Very balanced view. Really makes me think we should be smart and move for Kyle Walker-Peters this month. There will be bigger, much higher profile (and expensive) deals for strikers, wingers and playmakers in the summer. KWP represents an excellent value proposition for a problem position...

James McAtee - The Salford Silva Number one pick this window, for me. Left-footed, right-winger. Class at Sheffield U playing alongside Ndiaye. City want £20m for him this month. Previous academy city sales…Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Romeo Lavia. I could see McAtee going straight to the top...

Excellent post. Interesting responses as well. For added context, I'll look at this through the potential combined solution that a) Graham Potter will replace Dyche, and b) Friedkin Group have a track record of securing high-profile free transfers while at Roma (Dybala, Ndicka, Hummels...

Anyone got a Times sub? Contract crisis sounds like the exact opposite of our summer situation https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/michael-keane-everton-transfer-news-hdn5x6qpc