Brands on Lozano and Bergwijn

[john jako]

"“For Richarlison, we have indeed paid a lot of money, but he is 21 years old and has already shown it in the Premier League."

I wouldn't say before we bought Richarlison he was showing it in the prem.

He didn’t score after xmas last season. That’s why we bought him.

 

[Berenger]

Marcel is the epitome is sensible football business acumen. We are in safe hands!

 

[Brisan123]

"“For Richarlison, we have indeed paid a lot of money, but he is 21 years old and has already shown it in the Premier League."

I wouldn't say before we bought Richarlison he was showing it in the prem.

He was till we showed Silva a bit of leg and he got a stiffy and got sacked

 

[bilyaletdinov_]

It’s nice that we have opened a dialogue regarding these two (especially Lozano). Would like to think there is no smoke without fire as I think he would be a great addition to our team!

 

[Frang]

Marcel is the epitome is sensible football business acumen. We are in safe hands!

Or his hands are tied behind his back

 

[Brisan123]

Or his hands are tied behind his back

Dutch gold again tonight
How dare you suggest our Marcel is into BDSM
Just because he’s Dutch and looks like a porn star you’ve no right to besmirch the mans character lol

 

[coollino]

I don’t know who the person that isn’t Lozano is.

Technically gifted, good with his feet, can pick out a pass.

 

[coollino]

Already talking about players' marketing potential. The state of football.

 

[Seathestars]

I always thought Bergwijn was a train station in Wales

 

[Seathestars]

Sounds like Brands is either trying to lower their price or using them as a smokescreen for other targets.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we have a couple of signings sorted already, but this is Everton.

 

[carolinablue232]

Not sure if he’s playing games or not, but no one should be upset or question any of this. Brands knows more about Lozano than the collective knowledge here combined and has forgotten more about football than anyone here knows. If he’s not sure Lozano is worth 30m, then I’m going to believe it. There’s probably a reason no other club tabled a big money offer in the summer either.

 

[PhilM]

It is to an extent, he's basically saying any top player who's in a poorer league isn't worth the current market value.

£30 million isnt the £30 million of 5 years ago. £30 million 5 years ago got you a top CL player - now it gets you players like Mitrovic and Bolasie.

Lozano is a risk however he's bossed it at both the World Cup and in the Champions League - that puts him above players like Barbosa or Niasse who have either flopped in strong leagues or done nothing against top opposition sides to warrant us taking a punt.

I suggest that the Messi analogy highlights your view of it. The issue at hand is that Brand, rightfully, realises the difficulties with buying from the Eredivisie et al.

Think back to last season where we bought players such as Sandro and Klaassen, for a fair price, and the gamble unfortunately for us didn't pay off in the slightest.

We could all reel off numerous examples of where players have came from the Netherlands to the PL and ultimately not made it - much more than those who have.

Therefore, we've got be careful if not frugal with our cash: if we're going to fork out big money then we have to assure ourselves that they'll like to succeed here.

After assessment, he isn't confident that Bergwijn or Lozano will succeed or not meet the price that's quoted, which is not a bad thing as he's being systematic.

Messi on the other hand is a different kettle of fish as while he hasn't played here, it's pretty darn certain that he would thrive. If it's cheaper, then he'll gamble on it.

 

[nsno-chris]

Marcel is telling the Dutch biffs that they’re both ours so don’t stand in our way

Up Everton

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

The Dutch leagues flatter to decieve at the best of times, we should all be aware of that after Klassen.... Structural milestone transfer for me!

 

[GlosBlue]

I’d imagine he isn’t going to come out and say “yeah, we will chuck money at anyone if we want them”. He’s playing it cool so he doesn’t get stung!