Transfer Rumour Axel Witsel

[BiggyRat]

McCarthy shouldn't be on the pitch

That's harsh. Someone has to paint the lines on it!!!

 

[Hangleton]

Long as we get them in before the season kicks off and they have at least a few training sessions to work with the squad i really don't see the big panic atm, first game isn't for 5 weeks, get them in within the next 3 weeks and they will get a few pre seasons under there belt and 2 weeks of training, not like we are after buying crap - it will take time

The sooner we get them in the better - but these are big money deals with millionaire players and not straightforward I would think.

 

[Stutheblue]

Long as we get them in before the season kicks off and they have at least a few training sessions to work with the squad i really don't see the big panic atm, first game isn't for 5 weeks, get them in within the next 3 weeks and they will get a few pre seasons under there belt and 2 weeks of training, not like we are after buying crap - it will take time

This is a key thing I'd say. Over recent seasons we've usually bought late on in the window, often leading to a 'stalled' start. Let's get the new signings sorted in good time to get some training and pre-season games in. Time to start moving in the market is during the next couple of weeks for the first batch of deals.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

There will be big moves for players soon, Koeman will be taking a couple of weeks to access the squad we have, a lot of our targets will have been on Holiday after the Euro's, they'll all be returning soon so deals can get done.

Just sit back and relax, and stop wetting the bed about no signings yet, they are coming, big time.

I don't doubt that.

 

[Banksyefc]

Witsel's agent saying Everton are in pole position to sign him, from a Russian journo on Twitter. @arturpetrosyan

 

[Angel Delight]

This is happening!

He better be good. I don't like his silly hair.

 

[hktoffee]

 

[Ashtonian]

Witsel's agent saying Everton are in pole position to sign him, from a Russian journo on Twitter. @arturpetrosyan

We have been in pole position since he agreed to come here mate.

The lad is on holiday, nothing sinister just wanting him to take his personal time and come back to sign here.

 

[boris]

Surely our Russian links, with our new ownership, will give us a big advantage in this deal.

 

[Banksyefc]

I think our willingness to pay huge wages is the biggest factor. Also don't under estimate a fact we may pay fees upfront which will influence the selling club to accept our offer over another team.

 

[Ashtonian]

I think our willingness to pay huge wages is the biggest factor. Also don't under estimate a fact we may pay fees upfront which will influence the selling club to accept our offer over another team.

Witsel is a mercenary by definition hence this and last moves for money. Not arsed if he turns up here but he certainly ain't playing for the badge so to speak

 

[rochdaleblue]

The sooner we get them in the better - but these are big money deals with millionaire players and not straightforward I would think.

Would be more straight forward if we had a DOF handling negotiations.

 

[hktoffee]

Witsel is a mercenary by definition hence this and last moves for money. Not arsed if he turns up here but he certainly ain't playing for the badge so to speak

In a sense Lukaku is the same. Not arsed if we are going to make top 4 even winning the title.

 

[Hangleton]

Witsel is a mercenary by definition hence this and last moves for money. Not arsed if he turns up here but he certainly ain't playing for the badge so to speak

As long as these mercenaries have bonuses written into their deals for top 4 finishes and trophies we should all be happy.

 

[Hangleton]

Would be more straight forward if we had a DOF handling negotiations.

It might be a lot easier next year when we have money and Europe to offer.