Idrissa Gueye

[Rico Toffee]

It's only a 6 day tradition cos the Internet Virgins log to every single site expecting news every day.

Says a guy who just lectured from an online Everton forum.

 

[Goat]

What if we haven't even had any interest from anywhere?
Oh and there's cleverly and Davies too. Do we need 6 backup for 2 midfield slot?

Of course not, hence I can honestly see us moving some of them on.

Its unlikely to be Gibson, but not impossible.
Besic is unlikely to fetch much and isnt on mega money
McCarthy is likely to attract a very decent fee and is on decent money
Barry is on very decent money and isnt mobile enough for how Koeman likes to play IMO
Davies needs a loan somewhere
The Clev will be on decent money and will likely attract a decent fee

Personally can see us signing 2-3 new CMs and 2 of the above will be moved on, either Barry, The Clev or McCarthy I would say.

 

[Tubey]

True, thats one difference, but another is Kante was on a team surrounded by really good players and coaches, while Gueye was on a team surrounded with really terrible players and coaches. If you've ever played on both, you know the massive difference it makes.

Aye, but I'd expect a top player to elevate his team a bit more than Gueye did last season, like Mascherano did for West Ham.

 

[Bluebonic]

I dont think its fair to compare e Villa side of last seaosn to the West Ham side Mascherano joined? villa were possibly the worst side i have ever seen at Goodison and I doubt if Messi could have made a difference to them?

 

[Caolam]

I would like to see him be given a fair chance, he does seem to have something about him but is it enough. You have to respect our DoF for his ability to spot a player.

 

[wainy]

Aye, but I'd expect a top player to elevate his team a bit more than Gueye did last season, like Mascherano did for West Ham.

Mascherano barely played for West Ham...

 

[Nymzee]

From RDM:

"It's public Everton have triggered his clause and he's going to leave," he said. "There's no news so far but the expectation is, once personal terms are agreed and a medical [is done], he's going to go."

Nothing about other clubs there?

 

[Tubey]

Mascherano barely played for West Ham...

Good point, I remembered that wrong - thought Mascherano and Tevez did well there.

 

[thebluenosebolt]

Just watched about half an hour of youtube clips, Lets be honest here...who had heard much of idz before that. Thought he looked awesome in a very poor team. I hope we get this one over the line. Looks a proper player who loves a tackle...yes please !!
Is this now a cert ?

 

[Gerbs]

If we sign him I believe it will be a good bit of business. But I do wonder how many DM's Koeman is looking to have in the squad. With Idrissa we would have 5 (Idrissa, Besic, McCarthy, Gibson, Barry) Then there is talks of bringing in Carvahlo and Witsel. Who and how many are we going to sell to make room?

 

[bluestevon]

Of course not, hence I can honestly see us moving some of them on.

Its unlikely to be Gibson, but not impossible.
Besic is unlikely to fetch much and isnt on mega money
McCarthy is likely to attract a very decent fee and is on decent money
Barry is on very decent money and isnt mobile enough for how Koeman likes to play IMO
Davies needs a loan somewhere
The Clev will be on decent money and will likely attract a decent fee

Personally can see us signing 2-3 new CMs and 2 of the above will be moved on, either Barry, The Clev or McCarthy I would say.

Think Davies may be loaned, McCarthy sold, cleveley sold, and wouldn't be shocked to see Barry loaned as well mate.

 

[hktoffee]

Think Davies may be loaned, McCarthy sold, cleveley sold, and wouldn't be shocked to see Barry loaned as well mate.

I guess if Carvalho, Gueye, Witsel are signed. Barry leaves to find first team football. McCarthy to Hull if Martinez takes over.

Besic, Cleverley and Gibson stay on as backup.

 

[Leeboy]

I guess if Carvalho, Gueye, Witsel are signed. Barry leaves to find first team football. McCarthy to Hull if Martinez takes over.

Besic, Cleverley and Gibson stay on as backup.

I still think McCarthy has a role to play.

His game is hunting for the ball and Koeman likes to press hard.

So I'd swap Clev with McCarthy in your list and I'd be happy with that

 

[TrixyStevens]

I still think McCarthy has a role to play.

His game is hunting for the ball and Koeman likes to press hard.

So I'd swap Clev with McCarthy in your list and I'd be happy with that

Not arsed about McCarthy IF we can get better players in but yeah, I'd have him over Cleverley the invisible man any day.

 

[Zatara]

As a villa fan I say you dodged a bullet by not buying Witsel who is slow and cumbersome while buying a real hidden diamond for peanuts in Gana. If you go by stats he is actually better than Kante as he has better success rates. He does need to work on some of his ball retention but his teammates were no help leaving him isolated. In France he was actually higher rated than Kante. Put him in a team with solid tactics and he may be your star player.

Wisel CM
Gana DM