Zatara
Player Valuation: £100m
In what is becoming a really exciting season for us, in typical Evertonian fashion there's a fair bit of panic regarding keeping hold of our players....
1-- John Stones.
Put in the transfer request which shocked most of us as we didnt think he was that "type". Sees Chelsea nosediving and now 1st choice for Everton and being pushed by all pundits as 1st choice for England. Could only really go to UTD/CITY/Barca/Real/Bayern/PSG for a huge amount of money though again, why move at this stage?
2-- Ross Barkley
Local player given freedom by Martinez and looks now to be first choice for England. Enjoying his football and playing for his boyhood club. He has no reason to move.
3-- Romelu Lukaku
Terrible time with Chelsea and winning acolades with us as one of few to net 50 goals before turning 23. His all round play has improved enormously with last season a major focus on hold up play. I think Juve couldnt afford him and PSG havent a need for him yet + both leagues are a step down.
4-- Gerard Deulofeu
Mistreated by Barca and Sevilla. Has a buyout clause with Barca BUT:
A-- Would need to agree to return
B-- Cannot be re-sold within 12months
C-- We have 1st option to buyback
D-- Massively improving with us
Unless he's guaranteed a starting place why would he go back and why would he play under Enrique again? They have Suarez/Messi/Neymar/Turan and more so its unlikely he would take a chance of 12months of limited action if he returned. Has made it clear we were the only club he wanted to join and loves it here.
5-- Roberto Martinez
Must now be starting to feel that last season was a "blip" and is seeing the squad taking shape a bit more and playing his style. With a few players clearly not favoured and others running out of contract he should see a huge opportunity in the next two windows to improve us even further. He must be loving his job.
6-- McCarthy /Coleman
Linked with moves away in the summer but playing every game and are the embodiment of the team spirit at the club (along with Jags/Baines etc) which comes through in interviews.
7-- Mume Besic
Said he was happy to play so much last season and enjoying his time with us. Has been injured this season but played when fit. Clearly the successor to Barry and no reason at all to suspect he wants to move.
Now is the time to enjoy this team and the individuals we have at the club. The potential we have is unlimited and if Martinez can keep making us stronger every window we have the makings of our best side since the 80's.
Onwards and upwards!!!!
1-- John Stones.
Put in the transfer request which shocked most of us as we didnt think he was that "type". Sees Chelsea nosediving and now 1st choice for Everton and being pushed by all pundits as 1st choice for England. Could only really go to UTD/CITY/Barca/Real/Bayern/PSG for a huge amount of money though again, why move at this stage?
2-- Ross Barkley
Local player given freedom by Martinez and looks now to be first choice for England. Enjoying his football and playing for his boyhood club. He has no reason to move.
3-- Romelu Lukaku
Terrible time with Chelsea and winning acolades with us as one of few to net 50 goals before turning 23. His all round play has improved enormously with last season a major focus on hold up play. I think Juve couldnt afford him and PSG havent a need for him yet + both leagues are a step down.
4-- Gerard Deulofeu
Mistreated by Barca and Sevilla. Has a buyout clause with Barca BUT:
A-- Would need to agree to return
B-- Cannot be re-sold within 12months
C-- We have 1st option to buyback
D-- Massively improving with us
Unless he's guaranteed a starting place why would he go back and why would he play under Enrique again? They have Suarez/Messi/Neymar/Turan and more so its unlikely he would take a chance of 12months of limited action if he returned. Has made it clear we were the only club he wanted to join and loves it here.
5-- Roberto Martinez
Must now be starting to feel that last season was a "blip" and is seeing the squad taking shape a bit more and playing his style. With a few players clearly not favoured and others running out of contract he should see a huge opportunity in the next two windows to improve us even further. He must be loving his job.
6-- McCarthy /Coleman
Linked with moves away in the summer but playing every game and are the embodiment of the team spirit at the club (along with Jags/Baines etc) which comes through in interviews.
7-- Mume Besic
Said he was happy to play so much last season and enjoying his time with us. Has been injured this season but played when fit. Clearly the successor to Barry and no reason at all to suspect he wants to move.
Now is the time to enjoy this team and the individuals we have at the club. The potential we have is unlimited and if Martinez can keep making us stronger every window we have the makings of our best side since the 80's.
Onwards and upwards!!!!
