Transfer Rumour Gabriel (Lille)

[matty1878]

As if he picks us, we are a joke.

mate we are - but we have Carlo and our time will come

 

[matty1878]

If he can’t play in midfield he’s literally no use to us at present

lol lol lol you make me laugh you mate

 

[windymiller]

I would think the Lille president is a very reliable source regarding Lille players.

I would too but the only quote from the Lille president on Gabriel that I can find is the one Paddy Boyland has tweeted and he makes Walter Mitty look like George Washington banging on about his bloody cherry tree.

 

[KaiserEFC]

I would think the Lille president is a very reliable source regarding Lille players.

Historically I think french club presidents are the least reliable sources about anything regarding their clubs. Most of them are lunatics aren’t they?

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Lol, as if this joker knows anything. He's about as accurate as the Esk on transfers.

That's a quote from the Lille president though?

 

[GrandOldTeam]

I would too but the only quote from the Lille president on Gabriel that I can find is the one Paddy Boyland has tweeted and he makes Walter Mitty look like George Washington banging on about his bloody cherry tree.

I just googled the quote and;

Lopez: 'Gabriel decides this week' | Football Italia

Lille President Gerard Lopez has revealed Napoli target Gabriel will decide his next destination this week. The centre-back has also been linked with clubs in the Premier League but the Partenopei have reportedly been in pole position.

www.football-italia.net

Apparently the quote is behind this paywall;

Gérard Lopez (Lille) : « On n'aura pas d'excuse »

Le président de Lille réaffirme que son équipe sera compétitive pour viser le podium de Ligue 1 cette saison et révèle refuser des offres supérieures à 70 millions d'euros pour Renato Sanches.

www.lequipe.fr

 

[DaChunk]

If we want these players we HAVE to get them in a room with Carlo. They just wont come otherwise...

 

[blueblue]

I am not even convinced we are in for the player.
This saga has been going on for months and it seems to be all coming from the selling clubs side.
I think they are trying to promote interest in the player and they are not able to get in the fee they expected for him.
I would not be surprised if he is sold at a fee far lower than anything quoted so far.

He would fall into the category of young player with potential but a risky signing nonetheless.

 

[Connor]

Lol, as if this joker knows anything. He's about as accurate as the Esk on transfers.

Paddy Boylocks as usual

I mean, I'm not claiming he's got ITK info.

He's literally quoting Lille's president though.

 

[andy4efc]

No one to blame but ourselves - we had him at finch farm in feb. if he goes somewhere else instead it’s on brands

Not really. We were about to sign him and then a GLOBAL pandemic hit, in which we would not know our finances. hell if the EPL did get scrapped, which was on the table, we would have to re-pay tv money.

It's unfortunate, but it is what it is.

 

[andy4efc]

I am not even convinced we are in for the player.
This saga has been going on for months and it seems to be all coming from the selling clubs side.
I think they are trying to promote interest in the player and they are not able to get in the fee they expected for him.
I would not be surprised if he is sold at a fee far lower than anything quoted so far.

He would fall into the category of young player with potential but a risky signing nonetheless.

Had a medical and all set to sign before pandemic hit, via the telegraph.

"Gabriel expected to be Ancelotti's first signing"

And do not be mistaken he will be bought for the first team immediately.

 

[orly]

I mean, I'm not claiming he's got ITK info.

He's literally quoting Lille's president though.

We need you to assume your place as the rightful Everton Lead for journalism please @Connor so we can see a rise in standards

 

[AmericasToffee]

I mean, I'm not claiming he's got ITK info.

He's literally quoting Lille's president though.

Not a reliable source IMO. Paddy Bollocks strikes again.

 

[GwladysBlue]

It honestly doesn’t even feel like we’re in for him.

 

[toffee66]

We were interested. We backed off due to Covid uncertainty way back when per various reports. None of the usually reliable guys have suggested we have renewed interest that I have seen. This may be because a few weeks ago in a Dutch interview with De Telegraaf Brands implied (not stated baldy but certainly hinted) that priorities were changing (to CM and winger??).

It would make sense to me that with a lot of uncertainty over how much we can raise from sales & how much wage room we can free with loans we would need to try to address our biggest needs first. Gabriel might be right player, wrong time for us. I will not be surprised if we only loan a CB late window when the season has started as we have 4 with Branthwaite who though flawed are better than our CM options.