Lewis Holtby

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We're linked with this guy every summer due to the fact he's an Evertonian, I'm sure of it. That said, he's a pretty crucial part of Schalke's plans and I doubt they'd consider selling him.
 
bainesontoast said:
We're linked with this guy every summer due to the fact he's an Evertonian, I'm sure of it. That said, he's a pretty crucial part of Schalke's plans and I doubt they'd consider selling him.
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Agree mate, but think they'd let him go at the right price. If he carrys on developing like he is and stays in Germany, there's a risk he'll not sign a new contract and go on a free. From the sounds of the interview, this was his plan. But for us, I think this window is crucial to get him.
 
BlueToffee95 said:
Agree mate, but think they'd let him go at the right price. If he carrys on developing like he is and stays in Germany, there's a risk he'll not sign a new contract and go on a free. From the sounds of the interview, this was his plan. But for us, I think this window is crucial to get him.
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Good point about it being crucial for us to get him in this window if we were to go in for him. But if you're correct, and his plan was to run his contract down, maybe it's for a good reason as he knows what our situation is financially.
 
Holtby will be a huge player, i.e. Gotze, Hazard, Eriksen style. If we got him i would fap until there was nothing but a stump left.
 
Talking of Evertonians ending up actually playing for us, what is the truth that Fowler, Mcmanaman, Gerard, Carragher, Owen, and in all probability, some others, actually didnt?
 
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Where would he play in a 4-5-1? I don't see him as a wide player.... Behind Jelavic?
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His best position at the moment is a natural number 10, but he has been playing in centre mid this season because Schalke had Raul playing behind Huntelaar. But he also plays wide when needed. Think that he'd be good to use alongside Gibson, putting skill and craft in the middle alongside Gibbo's graft, and push forward with Felli when needed. He'd also be able to play right wing (if we got Pienarr on the left), and then move central when/if we got Donovan or another winger in.

Basically, he can do a job anywhere in midfield. Don't think he'll discover his best position for a few years yet.
 
Now Raul has left Schalke though, got a feeling he'll be used as an out and out attacking mid/no.10 if he stays next season. Im guessing he'll play for Germany in the Olympics this year (presuming they have a team), so we'll be able to see him then. If he has a good tournemant though, he'll be linked with every big club under the sun.
 
Is going into the last year of his contract... Also I believe has a 7M release clause.

Given the contract situation surley 4-5M might actually do it. Either that or they loose him for nothing several months later.

As said very versatile, can play pretty much anywhere in midfield. IF we had to loose Fellaini I would feel a little better by bringing in this guy!
 
Christiffa25 said:
Is going into the last year of his contract... Also I believe has a 7M release clause.

Given the contract situation surley 4-5M might actually do it. Either that or they loose him for nothing several months later.

As said very versatile, can play pretty much anywhere in midfield. IF we had to loose Fellaini I would feel a little better by bringing in this guy!
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I think that he'd really compliment Felli though, if we could get him without loosing Felli. A cemtral midfield trio of Holtby and Gibson sitting and Fellaini pushing ahead, with Felli and Holtby alternating, Pienarr and Donovan/Another Winger on the flanks.

*faps
 
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2012/06/08/what-the-papers-say-8-june
seems like we could be making him a target, but not powell. friendlies arranged against blackpool and motherwell as well, would love foxy to admit we're at least looking at him, rather than just using what he said

EVERTON are likely to miss out on long-term attacking target Nick Powell this summer – but could be in with a chance of bolstering their midfield with German international Lewis Holtby.

The Blues have sent scouts to watch 18-year-old sensation Powell on several occasions, with David Moyes personally running the rule over the 6ft attacker who scored 16 goals as his side won promotion to Npower League One via the play-offs.

Powell, who scored a stunning strike in the play-off final against Cheltenham, is keen to remain in the North-West, but even though he also wants to play first team football, Toffees sources are certain his heart is set on a £5m move to Manchester United, especially after Crewe gave Alex Ferguson permission to talk terms with the teenager.

Holtby, however, has revealed he would love to play for Everton in the Premier League, and could come into Moyes’ thinking if he has funds at his disposal following player sales.

The Schalke 04 midfielder has talked up a move to the English top-flight, describing his boyhood club Everton, and Arsenal, as his two favourite sides.

The 21-year-old, who shares dual English and Germany nationality, has made 36 league appearances since making his debut in 2009, netting five times, and has won two caps for the German national team.

“I have always said that my aim is to come to the Premier League one day because I love the league,â€￾ said Holtby, who missed out on Joachim Low’s Euro 2012 squad.

“My father is English and of course my favourite teams are Everton and Arsenal.

“My father was born in England and was an Everton fan since the age of five. He immediately infected me with the Everton virus! Since then I have been an Everton fan and have always followed their games.

“My thoughts now are first with Schalke but you never know.â€￾

Meanwhile, Everton have confirmed two more pre-season friendlies, against Blackpool and Motherwell.

The Toffees will head to Motherwell on Saturday, July 21 before facing Ian Holloway’s men on Sunday, August 5. Those fixtures join two already confirmed friendlies against Morecambe and Dundee United.

The game against Motherwell at Fir Park takes place three days after the Dundee United game and is a testimonial for long-serving ‘Well player Stevie Hammell.

The Bloomfield Road visit in August is also a testimonial, with former Everton reserve team captain Keith Southern the player being honoured.

Tangerines midfielder Southern said: “I’m absolutely delighted.

“I got wind yesterday that it was definitely going to be Everton, which is perfect.

“When I signed a new contract in September and was told I would have a testimonial there was only one club I really wanted it to be against.â€￾
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http://www1.skysports.com/football/...dium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed_football

Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby admits there is a chance that he could be lured to the Premier League by boyhood idols Everton.

The 21-year-old is a two-cap Germany international, but holds dual nationality.

His father is English and is a keen follower of Everton.

Holtby claims he too was bitten by the Toffees bug as a youngster and would welcome the opportunity to grace Goodison Park at some stage in his career.

He has refused to rule out the possibility of that happening in 2012/13, with David Moyes reported to have money to spend.

Holtby is reluctant to be drawn into a discussion regarding his future, but he is prepared to admit that a move to England would hold obvious appeal.

"I have always said that my aim is to come to the Premier League one day because I love the league," said Holtby, who missed out on a place in Joachim Low's Euro 2012 squad.

"My father is English and of course my favourite teams are Everton and Arsenal.

"My father was born in England and was an Everton fan since the age of five. He immediately infected me with the Everton virus! Since then I have been an Everton fan and have always followed their games.

"My thoughts now are first with Schalke but you never know."
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'MON
 
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