Everton January 2025 Transfer Thread

[chippy1722]

Please don't buy Rashford.

We couldn’t afford or attract him, maybe when he’s 35.

 

[chippy1722]

I don't think we should buy Dibling as too expensive but I think if we had him he'd be starting for us on the right

We’d have to use pretty much all the Branthwaite money to get him, and a top 6 team will have him before long.

 

[chippy1722]

This is a thread discussing potential player transfers, you're in the wrong place if you cant handle an outlandish suggestion. Who decides what's 'outlandish' and what's 'ambitious' anyway?

For what it's worth, I'd rather chat with Zat about his ambitious suggestions than the Debbie Downers that constantly try to dismiss absolutely everything, and no doubt would have said that we had no chance of signing Ancelloti and Lukaku etc.

Lukaku wasn’t as out there as some suggestions on here.

 

[hoppy]

Everton are one of the clubs spotted to be linked with Brighton striker Evan Ferguson ahead of January, Dean Jones has said.

The journalist has revealed links to the Republic of Ireland international, who has been made available to leave the AMEX Stadium on loan next month.

 

[mikel_88]

Everton are one of the clubs spotted to be linked with Brighton striker Evan Ferguson ahead of January, Dean Jones has said.

The journalist has revealed links to the Republic of Ireland international, who has been made available to leave the AMEX Stadium on loan next month.

Wont happen unless we send on of the loans back broja or harrison.

 

[Caolam]

The big question for this transfer window is not who we bring in but whether Sean Dyche will let them play in the team.

 

[SuperKev91]

I think you made a good point and then somewhat of a 'bad' one here.

Regarding Wharton (who I'm a big fan of), as a player he joined Palace when he was 19, turning 20 in Feb 2024. He then of course got into the England squad.

This season I read/heard that he's not been at the level he was previously for Palace.

You make a fair and good point that young players can have inconsistent form and I'd even add, possible huge drop offs for a significant amount of time. The whole Palace team has massively dropped off and hes missed 7 games with injury so not sure if it could be considered a drop off in isolation in his case.

Taking that point over to Dibling and Rigg;

Dibling this season has started 10 league games and been a sub in 5. My point about him was that he'd "arguably start ahead of Harrison/Lindstrom". On ability he certainly would, though I would be optimistic about that -- theres nothing wrong with him rotating in/out. He's turning 19 in Feb and I believe there are a number of examples we could look back on over the years of effective young wingers at that age.

Rigg is more of an interesting one as he's consistently starting for Sunderland with 19 starts and 1 sub this season, though not turning 19 until June so a little younger.

The key with both signings is that neither is expected to be a major influence from the beginning. They would be pushing the players ahead of them for game time on merit. As with Branthwaite, young, English with very high potential that could benefit the team. The sole difference would be the slightly older age we sign them at with the corresponding higher fees due to their exposure.

The 2 questions I'd have for you here would be;

A: Should we sell Branthwaite asap and reinvest the money on multiple lower potential / cheaper players?

B: Should there be a cut off on how much we spend on high potential u21s?

You've given an example of Tom Fellows who is 3 years older than Rigg and has one less start this season -- how is he a "safer" option than the two others who are rated far, far, far more highly?

Cheaper for a reason?






So purchasing the two players I mentioned for £60mil (£12mil per season) in an e.g 23 man squad suddenly means the club cant sign other players for the squad? Thats with all of the commercial deals commensurate with the new stadium, new board and new ownership -- as well as a sizeable amount of players leaving? That is incredibly illogical.

Also, yes I dont see why Dibling would not start a game over Harrison or Lindstrom. Perhaps you could enlighten me why a superior player wouldnt start over weaker players?

Rigg also may start on merit, although less frequently.

I'm a little unsure why you are mocking @Dymak with the Lukaku example? There is a chance that one or both could be signed and sold for a higher % than Lukaku & a potential chance that they could have similar impact to him.

Both players performances and even highlights can be found online. Neither name is a secret -- repeatedly claiming I'm picking out names from a "computer game" just shows up your own lack of player knowledge.




We've been linked with Fellows and Doukoure was also linked 2-3 years ago. Oosterwolde a couple of times as well.

Those players you've listed may be decent signings and may also be flops. I can see why you've listed them as they're older and cheaper than the two I mentioned...

...also massively higher risks.

I'd rather the two players who are younger with the higher potential showing that they're likely going to the top. That is why they carry a premium with far higher potential upside.

I'm not entirely sure what you mean?

Rigg and Dibling are comparitive nobodies at this stage compared to Ancelotti and Lukaku when we signed them. If we are trying to compare the liklihood of Everton ever signing these people, then Ancelotti would have been considered the least likely of them all, but he signed.

My overall initial point was don't be shocked to hear the odd far out suggestion in a thread that is underpinned by transfer speculation. Adding to that, I'm saying that Everton are capable of attracting the likes of Lukaku and Ancelloti IN REAL LIFE.

watch the condescending tone I’m well aware of Dibling and Rigg, real prospects.

Read that back - prospects.

60. 6-0. Six-ty. Million. On two kids who may or may not make it, when we’re into our third consecutive relegation battle.

Are you well?!

Say we buy them both, then go down. Then what? Sell them for less than we bought them for?

Do you really think our club, in its current state is in any way shape or form suitable to speculate on two kids who may/may not make it?

Neither might go on to have a career even as good as Jack Harrison, you’re entirely speculating.

Lukaku was on an entirely different plane to these two kids is my point, talented as they may be. He was genuinely top 10 most talented teenagers in world football when Chelsea signed him. Chelsea.

These two may/may not go on to have fantastic careers. We are in no way shape or form able to speculate on that, if you think we are you’re crazy.

We sold Anthony Gordon for that exact reason, we couldn’t speculate that he’ll be a 40/45m pound player. Branthwaite has the same principle applied, albeit at a higher threshold.

 

[matty1878]

The big question for this transfer window is not who we bring in but whether Sean Dyche will let them play in the team.

and if thelwell is here to buy them

 

[Billy Dean]

We’d have to use pretty much all the Branthwaite money to get him, and a top 6 team will have him before long.

Exactly. We’ve no chance of getting him. Top talent though IMO

 

[jamieni]

The big question for this transfer window is not who we bring in but whether Sean Dyche will let them play in the team.

That’s the crux for me. We can’t waste scarce resources on players who won’t play or do we buy players who a new manager doesn’t want but suit dyche. Big decisions about recruitment and who the manager is going to be are required before cheque books are opened.

 

[riddick]

The big question for this transfer window is not who we bring in but whether Sean Dyche will let them play in the team.

Don't think that's actually the question you think it is. BETTER question is whether Dyche will even make it to Jan 1st, no?

 

[GoldenToffee]

Is Kieran Tierney still a crock? Arsenal aren't extending his contract past the summer.

On his day he's 10 times the player Mykolenko is. Might be worth keeping an eye on his fitness over the next few months.

Obviously don't go near him if he's unable to prove his fitness.

Him and Kyle Walker-Peters, who we absolutely should be in for, would be huge improvements at full back.

 

[Zatara]

watch the condescending tone I’m well aware of Dibling and Rigg, real prospects.

Read that back - prospects.

60. 6-0. Six-ty. Million. On two kids who may or may not make it, when we’re into our third consecutive relegation battle.

Are you well?!

Say we buy them both, then go down. Then what? Sell them for less than we bought them for?

Do you really think our club, in its current state is in any way shape or form suitable to speculate on two kids who may/may not make it?

Neither might go on to have a career even as good as Jack Harrison, you’re entirely speculating.

Lukaku was on an entirely different plane to these two kids is my point, talented as they may be. He was genuinely top 10 most talented teenagers in world football when Chelsea signed him. Chelsea.

These two may/may not go on to have fantastic careers. We are in no way shape or form able to speculate on that, if you think we are you’re crazy.

We sold Anthony Gordon for that exact reason, we couldn’t speculate that he’ll be a 40/45m pound player. Branthwaite has the same principle applied, albeit at a higher threshold.

Chelsea signed Lukaku and played him 15 times, any idea how many goals he scored? On loan at WBA he often struggled to play the full 90mins -- Everton were the only club in for him at £28mil*

Over 11 years later that fee in football transfers may now be the equivilent of £60mil. Is it out of the realms of reality that Dibling & Rigg combined may be as good as Lukaku... Might both be worth huge amounts in potential transfer funds like Lukaku or could they become excellent players for Everton

You mention "video games" and then a "condescending tone" but then open the possibility that Dibling and Rigg cant have superior careers to Jack Harrison???

It becomes apparent (again) that you dont know the players.


"He was genuinely top 10 most talented teenagers in world football when Chelsea signed him. Chelsea"


-- No idea WTF that is supposed to mean. Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea ???!!!


Your comment on Gordon being sold is not quite true. Gordon was sold because he downed tools and made a transfer request and the fee was needed for PSR.

Totally different situation to Branthwaite.

*Lukaku was a super player and i was amazed we signed him. One of the best players weve had at Everton in my life.

It sounds like back then you'd have worried about signing him and getting relegated. Do you stay home all day as youre frightened to go outside, scared to cross the road? Is your room filled with bubble wrap, are you wearing a nappy?

Everton not signing a player or two because youre worried about getting relegated...thats bizarre.

 

[Jeff Jones]

Wont happen unless we send on of the loans back broja or harrison.

Even so, why isn't Ferguson a first team regular at Brighton? He looks a real talent, to me, so why isn't he? I'd have him if they'd sell him and we could afford him,

 

[Mr Happy]

Even so, why isn't Ferguson a first team regular at Brighton? He looks a real talent, to me, so why isn't he? I'd have him if they'd sell him and we could afford him,

Maybe he's not all that.