Everton keen on Bristol City left back

[GwladysBlue]

isn't that why we have a dof? to make signings for the long term regardless of current manager?

We have a DoF?

 

[roydo]

One of my sources in Bristol is aware of some scouting activity on the radar, but would be surprised if he was sold this window. I think this could be a great deal for the summer if they don't get promoted, provided the lad actually wants to leave for reasons already covered by @roydo .

If you have a source down here, then I would agree with their assessment. The Walsh deal confirmed that to me.

There are circles within circles in the admittedly footballing back water that Bristol is, but a few google searches might show a link or two that might sustain my admittedly personal opinion. As ever, just saying like.

 

[BlueToff]

The one reason I'd be confident @roydo is that, once this semi-final is out of the way, if they're out then I think - if he wanted to leave - then a good bid would do the job.

There were some rumours when Walsh went that we were using Walsh as the makeweight for some future business, so who knows.

 

[roydo]

Oh he won't Roydo, but by all accounts he is a left-back by trade and on the three occasions I've watched City play (two in the cup, one in the Champ) he's moved back to LB in the last half-an-hour or so.

So he can definitely play there and would probably be an ideal replacement for Baines long term.

Exactly.

 

[roydo]

The one reason I'd be confident @roydo is that, once this semi-final is out of the way, if they're out then I think - if he wanted to leave - then a good bid would do the job.

There were some rumours when Walsh went that we were using Walsh as the makeweight for some future business, so who knows.

Think the Walsh rumour was started by me!

And a good bid isnt £7m, if true, is it? @ZiderEyed , (a Bristol City fan with the same credentials as a Blue born behind Goodison), fancied £30m for their left side. Bit toppish, granted, but they dont need to sell. Even a little bit.

 

[blue61]

If you have a source down here, then I would agree with their assessment. The Walsh deal confirmed that to me.

There are circles within circles in the admittedly footballing back water that Bristol is, but a few google searches might show a link or two that might sustain my admittedly personal opinion. As ever, just saying like.

I have two relatives who work for City, their ambition this season is very evident. I'd be surprised if this happened at this time, it's not like they need the money having a richer owner than us.

 

[BlueToff]

Think the Walsh rumour was started by me!

And a good bid isnt £7m, if true, is it? @ZiderEyed , (a Bristol City fan with the same credentials as a Blue born behind Goodison), fancied £30m for their left side. Bit toppish, granted, but they dont need to sell. Even a little bit.

Aye, I think the £7m bid is what the starting price will be - or that's how I read the tweet anyway.

Would imagine if we offered £15m, and they were out of the cup, then they'd be willing to listen if the player agitated for a move.

That may well not happen of course.

 

[BlueToff]

I have two relatives who work for City, their ambition this season is very evident. I'd be surprised if this happened at this time, it's not like they need the money having a richer owner than us.

Again I'd say it depends on the player.

Given he's a Bristol City academy player, it's probably not likely he'd agitate for a move and scupper their chances of promotion.

But, if the money is right from our side in terms of a bid and, if the offer of wages and a starting spot in a Prem team turns his head, then it could happen.

 

[roydo]

I have two relatives who work for City, their ambition this season is very evident. I'd be surprised if this happened at this time, it's not like they need the money having a richer owner than us.

Quite. You will also know the link between player and managers family as well then. And the lads background.

 

[Huyton Layne]

Swerve, literally nothing good has ever come from Bristol.

 

[roydo]

if the player agitated for a move.

This window? Not a chance, imo.

 

[roydo]

Swerve, literally nothing good has ever come from Bristol.

lollol

 

[blue61]

Quite. You will also know the link between player and managers family as well then. And the lads background.

Indeed, although they do have a young left back called Lloyd Kelly who they see as his replacement, so preparations to replace are already in progress.

 

[roydo]

Indeed, although they do have a young left back called Lloyd Kelly who they see as his replacement, so preparations to replace are already in progress.

They have made massive strides with their kids to be fair. About time.

 

[Brennan]

Mirror. Hmm