Everton Summer Transfer Thread - 2022

dutchblue54 · July 21, 2022

N0L1M1TK said:
I mean I’d rather Barkley back than have to watch Gomes, Davies etc attempt to play football…

I see your point but I still don't see where Barkley would fit in. In a 4-3-3 as an attacking midfielder he won't press or score many goals..I don't see him play.deeper either with Doucoure as Doucoure needs to play box to box

Frenk · July 21, 2022

They call him Woss
They call him Woss
They call him Woss
Cos he is Boss…….

Oh I can’t be arsed.

TheBigIguana · July 21, 2022

dutchblue54 said:
I see your point but I still don't see where Barkley would fit in. In a 4-3-3 as an attacking midfielder he won't press or score many goals..I don't see him play.deeper either with Doucoure as Doucoure needs to play box to box

He's honestly very similar to Doucoure these days. I wish we could have seen him as a box to box guy when his legs were still working.

windymiller · July 21, 2022

Blue_in_london said:
...Gallagher..whoo..haha!

Classic commentating!!

Big Busta Rhymes fan, obviously.

blulouie · July 21, 2022

Connor said:

Now this is a hill to die on.

Frenk · July 21, 2022

TheBigIguana said:
He's honestly very similar to Doucoure these days. I wish we could have seen him as a box to box guy when his legs were still working.

Mrk · July 21, 2022

What I still don't understand is our obsession with only signing players from the Prem, especially as clubs like Brighton have proven that if money is tight, you'll get much better value in properly scouted players from abroad.

What is it? Can we just not be arsed? Does Bill want to save on his phone bill by only making domestic phone calls?

EFC-FCN · July 21, 2022

Librarian said:
New transfer criteria:
- Can pass the ball
that is all.

Gareth Barry was our last great passer of the ball in my opinion

Bedfordblue · July 21, 2022

Connor said:

Was fairly sure Lampard was disappointed with him when he was at CFC, seems an odd one for Lampard to take the lead on.
Or maybe it’s a case of however bad Boss Rarkley is nowadays, he’s still better than our midfield options.

TheBigIguana · July 21, 2022

Mrk said:
What I still don't understand is our obsession with only signing players from the Prem, especially as clubs like Brighton have proven that if money is tight, you'll get much better value in properly scouted players from abroad.

What is it? Can we just not be arsed? Does Bill want to save on his phone bill by only making domestic phone calls?

You can probably bring in 3 or 4 highly talented players from the Americas or lesser leagues in Europe for under 15m and all you need is a few to hit to make it well worth it. And some who aren't massive hits will still be decent players for you.

BlueToff · July 21, 2022

Mrk said:
What I still don't understand is our obsession with only signing players from the Prem, especially as clubs like Brighton have proven that if money is tight, you'll get much better value in properly scouted players from abroad.

What is it? Can we just not be arsed? Does Bill want to save on his phone bill by only making domestic phone calls?

We don't have a head of recruitment tbf, might be a bit of an issue.

Then the last few times, we've given free rein to the manager to sign who they wanted, too.

But in fairness, 2/4 signings have been from different leagues, like.

blulouie · July 21, 2022

Ross Barkley reeks of Kenwright.

BlueToff · July 21, 2022

TheBigIguana said:
You can probably bring in 3 or 4 highly talented players from the Americas or lesser leagues in Europe for under 15m and all you need is a few to hit to make it well worth it. And some who aren't massive hits will still be decent players for you.

The only thing that complicates this with the Americas is work permit issues but it still can be negotiated around

windymiller · July 21, 2022

Mrk said:
What I still don't understand is our obsession with only signing players from the Prem, especially as clubs like Brighton have proven that if money is tight, you'll get much better value in properly scouted players from abroad.

What is it? Can we just not be arsed? Does Bill want to save on his phone bill by only making domestic phone calls?

It's a complete and utter lack of imagination, drives me crazy. We might as well wind up our scouting operation and just get a Sky, BT Sport and Amazon Prime subscription. Save a few quid.