Transfer Rumour Dwight McNeil

[blueblue]

It was off topic, but was talking about the right back situation. Which has been an issue for years.

Sorry, I missed that.

I do think we will get a right back before the close of the window but it isn't vital to have one in immediately as we have probably three players who can fill that spot.

I think we may bring in a younger player with high potential who will not be rushed into team immediately but allowed to settle for a few months.... a bit like Godffrey.

 

[blueblue]

If you're spending £30m on a player, it should be one who can meet your aspirations.

If McNeil can't get in a top six side, he shouldn't be bought for a side who wants to get into that top six.

But that said, you are right in that we're bringing in Andros Townsend, so "aspiration" isn't a term you can attach to Everton currently. "Incompetent" certain is however.

Who said he wouldn't get in a top six side.... I know I keep repeating the Richarlison comparison but I would guess people would have said the same.

The question is not how good he is today but how good he could become.

 

[Harryflashman]

That is a good question and I really don't know is the answer.
He looked good against us at Goodison last season, but who didn't ?
He has been highly rated and spoken about for a couple of seasons already and that is a good sign.

I suppose the questions are if he is a good player in a limited Burnley team or a potentially very good player not fully able to prosper because he was in a limited Burnley team...... shades of Richarlison again.

And good answer .

If we got a richarlison I’d be happy I think he’s given us a fair bit and will probably move to bigger than us when he leaves . I do think the limited Burnley team is the worry. Also exactly as you say and i recall he shone at goodison but many did and it’s other than that or rather that I don’t really remember him but I’m obviously not a scout so let’s hope if he is signed ours have done their job .

 

[Egil Olsen]

That is a good question and I really don't know is the answer.
He looked good against us at Goodison last season, but who didn't ?
He has been highly rated and spoken about for a couple of seasons already and that is a good sign.

I suppose the questions are if he is a good player in a limited Burnley team or a potentially very good player not fully able to prosper because he was in a limited Burnley team...... shades of Richarlison again.

He is a good football player with good all-round skills, and who has many years left before he peaks.

 

[Egil Olsen]

And good answer .

If we got a richarlison I’d be happy I think he’s given us a fair bit and will probably move to bigger than us when he leaves . I do think the limited Burnley team is the worry. Also exactly as you say and i recall he shone at goodison but many did and it’s other than that or rather that I don’t really remember him but I’m obviously not a scout so let’s hope if he is signed ours have done their job .

You do not have to be afraid of this. He is a very good football player.

 

[Eggsyblueskin]

I think that ultimately the ‘homegrown’ premium will price him out of our reach.
We do seem to be pursuing alternatives.

 

[Azza]

Lovely goal that, absolutely kippered Allan as well to make the space.

Didn't he score a screamer against us?

Did you know that was his first ever away goal.

 

[hallamblue]

He's simply not quick enough to spend a lot of money on.

 

[hippopotamus]

He's ok, but I still don't understand for what are Brands and our scouting department being paid for. For unearthing players from the prem and inevitably overpaying?

 

[Tubey]

Who said he wouldn't get in a top six side.... I know I keep repeating the Richarlison comparison but I would guess people would have said the same.

The question is not how good he is today but how good he could become.

If McNeil was a Richarlison type and the potential was there for all to see, it'd be a different story. It was a gamble but an educated one.

I just don't think McNeil is in the same ballpark. I think he's a 'decent' player, nothing more, with potential to just about be a top six standard player. He doesn't have the pace IMO to go next level.

 

[Wat Tyler]

Honestly cba with us spunking our small transfer pot on the Lancashire Lazaridis.

 

[matty1878]

Language Matthew

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[Lord Buckethead]

All these arguments are all perfectly valid and all that

But why in the name of the Jolly Green Giant would ANYBODY pay £35M for DWIGHT sodding MCNEIL???

That's the sort of lunacy that left us with Iwobi on the books. Have we learned nothing?

 

[hallamblue]

All these arguments are all perfectly valid and all that

But why in the name of the Jolly Green Giant would ANYBODY pay £35M for DWIGHT sodding MCNEIL???

That's the sort of lunacy that left us with Iwobi on the books. Have we learned nothing?

You pay £5 million for someone like McNeil when he's playing for someone like Preston, Blackpool or Accrington at the age of 18.

 

[Lord Buckethead]

You pay £5 million for someone like McNeil when he's playing for someone like Preston, Blackpool or Accrington at the age of 18.

Yes, and then you SELl him 5-6years later for £35M to some desperate mug when his wage demands start outstripping his ability.