2020/21 Ben Godfrey

[blueconverse]

Norwich forums saying it's a steal which is a good sign

 

[Saint Domingo]

Good to see us getting a pacey player who can cover defence and midfield. Exactly what we need. Carlo is putting quite the squad together.

 

[PeregrineT]

I think this definitely means when Branthwaite is healthy he goes on loan, right before the EFL window closes. I think that would be great for him. I think they also mean to move on one of Keane or Mina next offseason.

 

[dublinbluenose]

I think this definitely means when Branthwaite is healthy he goes on loan, right before the EFL window closes. I think that would be great for him. I think they also mean to move on one of Keane or Mina next offseason.

Unless there's a whopper of an offer Keane wont be going anywhere.

 

[PeregrineT]

I wouldn’t even look at that. He’s an English youngster so there’s a premium, and being relegated is a team problem not an individual. He seems highly thought of so should be promising

Im not as concerned they were relegated, its mostly that they gave up 75 goals while he played CB for most of those games. Of course they were terrible offensively, but he was at the very core of a defence that was horrible. Im not saying it was his fault but it certainly gives you pause.

 

[bilyaletdinov_]

I think this definitely means when Branthwaite is healthy he goes on loan, right before the EFL window closes. I think that would be great for him. I think they also mean to move on one of Keane or Mina next offseason.

Could do a lot worse than loaning him to Norwich tbf

 

[PeregrineT]

Unless there's a whopper of an offer Keane wont be going anywhere.

I think if Keane keeps up his current form there likely could be a whopper of an offer next summer, and Everton would then have Holgate, Godfrey, Branthwaite and Mina, and Keane becomes an expendable older asset.

Price always matter, you'd sell even Messi if someone offered you 900 million right now, and if someone only offers you 15 million for Keane, then its not worth selling.

 

[Goat]

I think if Keane keeps up his current form there likely could be a whopper of an offer next summer, and Everton would then have Holgate, Godfrey, Branthwaite and Mina, and Keane becomes an expendable older asset.

Price always matter, you'd sell even Messi if someone offered you 900 million right now, and if someone only offers you 15 million for Keane, then its not worth selling.

If anybody gets punted it will be Mina.

 

[AsiaAsia82]

Godfrey’s hovercraft just seen going up the M11, he’s on his way!!

 

[ganistuk]

Young, hungry player who wants to join the club or mercenary elect who left several clubs waiting on a decision before agreeing a move? Tough choice there

And I imagine the wage difference over the length of the contract will be hugely different - which is a signficant part of our FFP challenge.

 

[Pete Campbell]

Good signing. He's a modern day centre half with a lot of potential and can cover Allan at defensive midfield too.

 

[everton1953]

As someone said trust Carlo. I have no idea if Godfrey is any good, neither has anyone else unless you are unfortunate enough to support Norwich.

 

[GlosBlue]

Im not as concerned they were relegated, its mostly that they gave up 75 goals while he played CB for most of those games. Of course they were terrible offensively, but he was at the very core of a defence that was horrible. Im not saying it was his fault but it certainly gives you pause.

It's a team game though. Look how bad our defence was with no cover from the midfield. If you're being bombarded there's only so much defence you can do before you concede. In a better side he will be more confident and no doubt be more successful.

 

[Nymzee]

Where’s contract Dave?!

 

[Darth Toffeeman]

I think this definitely means when Branthwaite is healthy he goes on loan, right before the EFL window closes. I think that would be great for him. I think they also mean to move on one of Keane or Mina next offseason.

He isn't going anywhere, even if a massive bid came in imo.
Never underestimate good characters in the dressing room and leading by example.
Keane has had his issues here, but he has always been a really good character, and is now showing his qualities on the pitch too.