Utter madness. We've moved him constantly due to our lack of depth in midfield - he's only playing DM at the moment due to Gibson's absence. With everyone fit, he'd be playing CM instead of Osman. Selling Felli for £25m might be an accurate reflection of his TRUE value, but it would ignore the fact that we have 24 hours to sign a replacement, it would fail to take full advantage of United's desperation, it does not reflect the fact that he would walk into United's CM berth and instantly improve their first XI, and it does not reflect his true value to US. If he goes now, he must only go for BIG money. Look at the Bale situation - Spurs aren't saying "Now now, £80m? He's only worth £30m, that will be plenty.", are they? No, they're holding out for every last penny they can get. FFS.
There is an argument that Baines is at his peak in terms of transfer value now, and I agree with that. However, once again, you are ignoring the true value he holds in THIS team. He is worth FAR more than £15m to us, and it would cost more than £15m to replace every facet of his play - penalty taker, free kick taker, leading assists man, top 3 LB: so if anyone wants him they should be paying through the nose for him. And at this late stage in the window too? £25m at least, or we keep him and get four more years out of the best LB in the prem.
Too early to judge the new signings, particularly when you consider they have barely played. I think we are still going on predictions here, rather than evidence of performance in an Everton shirt. Having said that, I share your fear - with the exception of Deulofeu, who I suspect will be a top, top player in years to come.
