Simon Buttle
Player Valuation: £50m
Not an easy find as most players who play in that position have a far better skillset than Doucoure does. In the Dyche setup he wants that player to run about and push the defenders back. Most players who play in that area are going to want to put their foot on the ball and knock it about a bit. Doucoure essentially plays there because he doesn't have enough about him to play in a proper midfield role.
As always, Outs will determine Ins.
Numbers wise the squad is fine.
But clearly it could do with some changes.
Goalkeepers (3)
Jordan Pickford (HG)
Andy Lonergan (HG)
João Virgínia (HG)
Right Backs (2)
Séamus Coleman
Nathan Patterson (UA)
Left Backs (2)
Ashley Young (HG)
Vitaliy Mykolenko
Centre Backs (4)
James Tarkowski (HG)
Michael Keane (HG)
Ben Godfrey (HG)
Jarrad Branthwaite (UA)
Midfield (6)
Amadou Onana (UA)
James Garner (HG)
Idrissa Gueye
Abdoulaye Doucouré
André Gomes
Dele Alli (HG)
Wide Forwards (4)
Dwight McNeil (HG)
Jack Harrison (HG)
Arnaut Danjuma
Lewis Dobbin (UA)
Strikers (3)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (HG)
Youssef Chermiti (UA)
Beto
Yeah depends what the club is looking for a creative player or as you say about doucoure
The lad didnt wanna come here, if i remember correctly? Seems to be developing into a very decent cf.
windymiller
Player Valuation: £50m
I doubt we'll get too many takers for Alli or Gomes, they're on too much money and have played too little football. Godfrey I could see going but I worry about losing someone more valuable to the first team, Branthwaite for example, if our financial situation is as dire as has been insinuated. Hopefully not, but this is Everton football club, I could see it happening.
I know , but we know what levy is like. I would never deal with him if I could avoid it
Simon Buttle
Player Valuation: £50m
I don't actually think we want Dele though, his contract ends in the summer.
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Looks tough. Looks like he is playing left CB or LB on that video but definitely very right footed given he tackles with the ‘wrong foot’ every time!
SirBarryHorrrrrne
Player Valuation: £50k
It’ll be interesting to see how the loan market is used this January. Am I right in thinking it’s a maximum of four…with two of those being domestic? If so, we’ve currently got two spaces left to add extra cover to attacking midfield and out wide.
I would not be surprised if Danjuma’s deal was cut short. Dyche has twice avoided answering direct questions on this issue in recent press conferences, and Villarreal have injury issues out wide.
Beyond that I have no idea. It’ll depend on any cash sales. If Godfrey goes I can only see Holgate being recalled to cover.
DCL is the main one to keep an eye on, I think. That would be an administration emergency combined with his new agents. I love the player but a cold hard business decision will need to be made soon -
cash in with only 18mths left on his contract, or reward him with a five-year deal (that his new agents will be looking for) & hope his injury problems are behind him and his conversion rate improves.
Finally, if Onana is sold in Jan then I wouldnt be surprised to see Josh Brownhill brought in. They’re different players but I think it’s a banker that Brownhill arrives in the summer when he will be on a free.we
SirBarryHorrrrrne
Player Valuation: £50k
Any MLS watchers on here? Just seen this list & wondered if there’s anyone of interest. Considering Thelwell’s NYRB experience I wouldn’t be surprised if he looks at that league. Almiron & Duran have proved to be decent additions in recent years.
MLS January transfer targets
Almada would be the obvious standout for the Doucoure role. Not sure he has the physicality but I think we need more creativity to improve our home form. Mile Robinson on a free as CB cover as well?
MLS January transfer targets
Almada would be the obvious standout for the Doucoure role. Not sure he has the physicality but I think we need more creativity to improve our home form. Mile Robinson on a free as CB cover as well?
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EFC_FRANCIS
Player Valuation: £35m
Brownhills name being said a lot now by different journos and ITKs. Out of contract in the summer so looks a goer
