Oh agree 100% I would not do it but you know it will happen because it's Everton. We aren't turning down anything north of 80m. We have to hope the players are lined up but like you I have no confidence. For me Richy is a difference maker probably the one player we cannot "replace" especially not with such little time.
I think there was a agreement last year he could leave this year if we failed to get into Europe. It’s why I won’t believe the “this came out of blue” stuff that will likely start to be pushed should the lad leave in the next few days. They will have been aware of clubs watching him as will his representatives and Brands and the manager is likely to have been told during his interviews for the jobs.
Should it go through , It’s more or less the same stuff from years gone by. from a fans perspective.
“ wait until the window closes before moaning”
Window closes , some fans upset
“ stop moaning. just get behind the team “
It’s cynical , highly , that’s what happens more often than not from past experience.