Transfer Rumour Axel Witsel

neil999 · July 14, 2016

The Esk said:
The figures quoted to me have ranged between 14 and 20 million Euros.

bargainiso

thebluenosebolt · July 14, 2016

Isn't he only back from holiday today ? not sure how he can do a medical or sign a contract on the beach ?
genuine question

KUEFC09U2 · July 14, 2016

larrygobfiend said:
Axel doesn't want to join us.

Says?

Raino85 · July 14, 2016

evertonfootballclub said:
Pretty bad for us fans knowing that Witsel doesn't want to join us at all, so is holding out as long as possible for a more attractive offer to come to fruition. Now the only reason he'll end up joining us is because nobody else put more money in front of him, not because he genuinely wants to be here or respects the club.

He's on holiday for christ sake, plus if you were a profesional footballer and a team who finished 11th two seasons on the trott came in for you would you be overly interested?
Its up to us to get these players here, and have a good season to keep them here!

Ashtonian · July 14, 2016

The Esk said:
The figures quoted to me have ranged between 14 and 20 million Euros.

That strikes me as the bargain end of the deal then. Cheers mate

Quim · July 14, 2016

evertonfootballclub said:
Pretty bad for us fans knowing that Witsel doesn't want to join us at all, so is holding out as long as possible for a more attractive offer to come to fruition. Now the only reason he'll end up joining us is because nobody else put more money in front of him, not because he genuinely wants to be here or respects the club.

In all honesty I think that's unfair on the lad. He has been playing football since last August and is now on holiday. He has, according to The Esk agreed to join once he returns from his holiday. Why should he break his, probably one holiday a year, short to keep afew fans happy.

matty1878 · July 14, 2016

evertonfootballclub said:
Pretty bad for us fans knowing that Witsel doesn't want to join us at all, so is holding out as long as possible for a more attractive offer to come to fruition. Now the only reason he'll end up joining us is because nobody else put more money in front of him, not because he genuinely wants to be here or respects the club.

Do me a favour mate Jesus.

matty1878 · July 14, 2016

larrygobfiend said:
Axel doesn't want to join us.

Zzzzzz

Mutzo Nutzo · July 14, 2016

The Esk said:
The Inter rumours are ridiculous and a total fabrication by the Italian press. I wish other media would look into the situation before repeating click bait.

Inter cannot buy Witsel by their own admission. They're heavily restricted under FFP in terms of having to break even this year and squad limitations of 21 for Europa League games this season.

He has an offer on the table from us, Zenit are happy, nothing more to say.

Gazetta back this up stating that although Inter are really interested in Witsel, thay are severely restricted atm due to FFP, however Juve are now also sniffing around Witsel

EFCccc · July 14, 2016

@TheEsk do you still think 2 players by tommorow mate?.

evertonfootballclub · July 14, 2016

Quim said:
In all honesty I think that's unfair on the lad. He has been playing football since last August and is now on holiday. He has, according to The Esk agreed to join once he returns from his holiday. Why should he break his, probably one holiday a year, short to keep afew fans happy.

Just thinking if somebody was offering me a contract worth about 20m over four or five years, I'd want to get it signed asap and have my future settled. Maybe footballers are so filthy rich that they don't care for that sort of stuff.

BlueToff · July 14, 2016

Mutzo Nutzo said:
Gazetta back this up stating that although Inter are really interested in Witsel, thay are severely restricted atm due to FFP, however Juve are now also sniffing around Witsel

Juve have spent £30mil on Pjanic, and won't be buying another midfielder unless Pogba is sold.

The money they currently have without selling another player will be put towards a striker.

Ashtonian · July 14, 2016

Raino85 said:
He's on holiday for christ sake, plus if you were a profesional footballer and a team who finished 11th two seasons on the trott came in for you would you be overly interested?
Its up to us to get these players here, and have a good season to keep them here!

Very true.

But the appeal i would imagine for him right now would be kev and rom being here. If he wants out of russia then going to a club where he has fellow belgians, henan as well if he is part of the squad this year.

BlueToff · July 14, 2016

evertonfootballclub said:
Just thinking if somebody was offering me a contract worth about 20m over four or five years, I'd want to get it signed asap and have my future settled. Maybe footballers are so filthy rich that they don't care for that sort of stuff.

Just as a side note, yes of course footballers are 'filthy rich', but it's nothing compared to the F1 Drivers (Hamilton earns approx 35mil per-year), American footballers, golfers, baseballers... Just a point.

It's got nothing to do with that either. The lad is away, he can't have a medical and all of our training staff, managerial staff and playing staff are also in Austria...

banno · July 14, 2016

evertonfootballclub said:
Pretty bad for us fans knowing that Witsel doesn't want to join us at all, so is holding out as long as possible for a more attractive offer to come to fruition. Now the only reason he'll end up joining us is because nobody else put more money in front of him, not because he genuinely wants to be here or respects the club.

Don't care if he doesn't respect the club. Welcome to the modern footballer. As long as they are good enough to make us better as a team then they will do.