Everton Summer Transfer Thread - 2022

[Curtis]

Hell no

More of a doucoure man then?

 

[blueblue]

He's not really tbf

He can play as a deep-lying playmaker type in a possession-based system though which is what this side needs.

But it also needs genuine athleticism in midfield. It'd be great to get those attributes in one player, but the ones that do exist are very expensive.

So it probably means us getting two players in midfield and Everton do want two midfielders.

People also need to understand that if we are able to bring in a good ball playing central midfielder it will allow other players to play to their own strengths rather than sacrificing themselves for the team.

I don't think that Doucoure was allowed to play the role that suits him hardly at all last season.

 

[windymiller]

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I, for one, am shocked that Dave would make something up to support his position.

 

[TheBigIguana]

More of a doucoure man then?

They're different classes of players. Doucoure doesn't get to go to tournaments where someone might confuse him with playing well.

 

[Goat]

You've been saying Kante was a myth since 2019.

Thats how long hes been a myth, before that he wasnt.

 

[Dwight K Schrute]

As of now, you, what rumour?

Some people are banging on about Gomes having agreed a return to Portugal - Sporting, I think?

Dunno if they are saying a loan or permanent. I couldn't believe that anybody would have him myself, so have had a look and people are saying it was said on one of those 'spaces'. But I don't know who by. Was wondering if anyone here does.

 

[SuperKev91]

Keita Balde
Jandro Orellana

Orellana being considered

 

[Curtis]

They're different classes of players. Doucoure doesn't get to go to tournaments where someone might confuse him with playing well.

I think jourginho is class he was a major contributor to Napoli's success under Saari that's why he ended up at Chelsea because hes a keystone player that creates stability in the midfield

 

[Scot1]

A short clip from Scotland vs Moldova, Patterson’s goal. The pass into McGinn, playing as a 2nd striker is from Gilmour. Doesn’t count as an assist, but it makes the move. To me, that’s where I want him playing, higher up the pitch. Yeah ok, it’s only Moldova, but it’s an example of where I think he’d eventually be most effective

 

[Curtis]

I just want a proper dm that can shield the backline and anchor the midfield doesn't seem like Gilmour fits that profile

 

[BlueStevie35]

Good god Big Oil and Scottish Big Oil in the same thread, can it hold up?

 

[mikel_88]

Some people are banging on about Gomes having agreed a return to Portugal - Sporting, I think?

Dunno if they are saying a loan or permanent. I couldn't believe that anybody would have him myself, so have had a look and people are saying it was said on one of those 'spaces'. But I don't know who by. Was wondering if anyone here does.

Can see a loan but again the club would still pay most of his wages.

 

[TheBigIguana]

I just want a proper dm that can shield the backline and anchor the midfield doesn't seem like Gilmour fits that profile

Well we're going to play 5-4-1 anyway so we're going to get overrun in there

 

[Curtis]

Well we're going to play 5-4-1 anyway so we're going to get overrun in there

From comments after the friendly seems like Frank's open to a midfield three just needs the personnel

 

[Richard Alex]

I agree and he always wants the ball ,and has the ability to know where his next pass is going I don't understand the thing about his size.Most of the guys i have played football with who are small are always really aggressive.

Bobby Collins was small but boy he was as hard as nails