Transfer Rumour Fikayo Tomori

[Jim Hopper]

Good investigative work as always Jim.

Still think it’ll get done though.

 

[maccavennie]

Still think it’ll get done though.

Yes mate same here. @toffee66 seems to have a good insight to this deal judging by a couple of posts last night. They'll be my go to person for updates for this particular transfer.

 

[Terrarian]

Am I right in thinking that Tomori was with Frank Lampard at derby when they just missed promotion? If so, he then fell down the pecking order in the better premier league. Lampard had him a full season as a starter but dropped him in the Prem, just worth asking why isn't it, is he not upto it, who knows?

 

[Toffeelover]

3 are gash. Kean can’t score. DCL has had one good season. Simms hasn’t played a first team game.

We now have a different midfield.

 

[Dougie]

Am I right in thinking that Tomori was with Frank Lampard at derby when they just missed promotion? If so, he then fell down the pecking order in the better premier league. Lampard had him a full season as a starter but dropped him in the Prem, just worth asking why isn't it, is he not upto it, who knows?

Could be not up to it. Could also be that wanted more experience at the back. Seems when rudiger was fit he always played and the other position was between him, zouma and Christian. Has played a fair few games for them tho and in big games in the league and has played champions league games. I would take him with a option to buy not just a loan.

 

[Brisan123]

....that’s the perfect scenario but the reality is just as likely to be much different. Points are at a premium in the Championship, managers jobs are on the line so young CBs will not have much leeway to make mistakes. They will not be coached and mentored by Ancelotti.

There is an assumption these lads will go out and be a success, but it rarely happens at Everton and the likes of Galloway and Garbutt went quickly backwards. The best ones stay here.

Coleman
Holgate

 

[Brisan123]

Either that or Brands shagged his bird.

That’s a pretty big assumption


What makes you think Dave has a bird

 

[Anti]

He has number 14....

Doesn't mean much does it just like Allan or Digne attending pre season training.

 

[Brownie]

Makes a lot of sense this. Mina/Keane as the bison and then Holgate/Tomori as the gazelle.

 

[Moomin]

Makes a lot of sense this. Mina/Keane as the bison and then Holgate/Tomori as the gazelle.

Siggy/Davies as the headless chicken

 

[Eggs]

Am I right in thinking that Tomori was with Frank Lampard at derby when they just missed promotion? If so, he then fell down the pecking order in the better premier league. Lampard had him a full season as a starter but dropped him in the Prem, just worth asking why isn't it, is he not upto it, who knows?

...I think he was Derby’s Player of the Season when they just missed out. We are lacking his type of player whilst Chelsea do not. I like Zouma and can understand why he gets a game ahead of Tomori but I actually think Tomori has more potential.

 

[mahermi1]

Coleman
Holgate

A mixture of them both would be perfect...
Colgate.

Sorry couldn't resist, I'll get my coat.

 

[Terrarian]

...I think he was Derby’s Player of the Season when they just missed out. We are lacking his type of player whilst Chelsea do not. I like Zouma and can understand why he gets a game ahead of Tomori but I actually think Tomori has more potential.

That's what I find odd, Championship teams star player but struggles to get game time at prem level from a manager who managed him in his best season so far. Has he kicked on, has he stagnated, as much as I like KZ he's not Baresi and should have been oust able. I will trust others judgement but It is leaving me wondering why, at 22 he should be banging right on the first team door not slipping down the order.

 

[Debunkology]

We now have a different midfield.

Yeah, just by getting Doucoure and Allan alone, our attacking midfielders game will improve. Which will only benefit the strikers.

 

[blueloon]

A great addition if we get it done. If he’s successful with us , and Chelsea do well he may find it difficult to get in their team and be surplus to them . Either way it gives Gibson and Branthwaite another year to develop.