John Stones transfer saga

[Pat's Van]

Yes why not?

because we play fair and square Joe, always have

 

[patvandenhowdareyou]

Knowing the blind naivety Everton usually operate with it seems unlikely we'd want to screw Barnsley out of what we owe them. Seems even less likely that we'd tKe players in exchange considering I can't remember the last time we made a player exchange transfer. We also are under no financial pressure to sell. Bamford has already gone to Palace too. This is falling apart quite quickly mate.

As I said, we were interested in the youngsters, whether our valuations of having them on loan for a year (in the context of the deal) were seen as "reasonable" by chelsea, might be the reason why this thing did go public as soon as it did. In terms of the source, its more chelsea side, but fairly close to the goings on. Think the deal is more about how much is being taken off the lukaku outstanding debt at the mo. Understand we don't have a track record for player swaps etc, but will be surprised if this ends up a simple cash transaction. I also agree the statements of we don't have to sell have been made - but only time will tell

 

[JustOpp]

There's got to be a way to come up with the funds for new contracts for Stones and McCarthy. From a big picture view, it's worth sacrificing the acquisition of a veteran CB and going with Browning and Galloway for a year.

 

[KUEFC09U2]

Martinez has to take a large part of the blame for this, has sat around twiddling his thumbs whilst other clubs around us make ambitious signings which could have convinced some of the lads that we can compete at the top. Players like Cabaye, Wijnaldum, Payet, Mitrovic, Ayew all could have massively improved the club whilst we champion the board for getting in a under 21 player who won't feature for the first team, an average squad player on a free and an inconsistent (albeit with big potential) 21 year old who we had 2 seasons ago for a small fee.

Still time to go of course but after last season it was clear we needed to get rid of the deadwood and bring in 2-3 quality additions (the most important being a playmaker) but so far we look absolutely clueless in the market.

Yep blame Martinez for us having no money

 

[The Esk]

because we play fair and square Joe, always have

My favourite Everton song.....

We're the kings of Goodison
We play in Royal Blue
On the ball the Toffeemen
Will play it sweet for you
We play it on the carpet
We play it in the air
Whichever way we play it
We play it fair and square

 

[Joey66]

because we play fair and square Joe, always have

Where has it ever got us just sagas of a player - other clubs do deals easy we take an age just like these rumours could be squashed by BK over Stones.
I am from the catt years when we just did deals easily both ways - the dreaded ones the sale of bobby Collins, and Alan Ball - I hope we do not reflect on the cheap sale of John Stones in future years to come!

 

[Titus Bramble]

Martinez has to take a large part of the blame for this, has sat around twiddling his thumbs whilst other clubs around us make ambitious signings which could have convinced some of the lads that we can compete at the top. Players like Cabaye, Wijnaldum, Payet, Mitrovic, Ayew all could have massively improved the club whilst we champion the board for getting in a under 21 player who won't feature for the first team, an average squad player on a free and an inconsistent (albeit with big potential) 21 year old who we had 2 seasons ago for a small fee.

Still time to go of course but after last season it was clear we needed to get rid of the deadwood and bring in 2-3 quality additions (the most important being a playmaker) but so far we look absolutely clueless in the market.

You have no idea what Martinez has been doing in terms of working on signings. It doesn't matter if other clubs have made signings, we can't try to buy every player someone else goes for.

 

[ilikecheese]

There's got to be a way to come up with the funds for new contracts for Stones and McCarthy. From a big picture view, it's worth sacrificing the acquisition of a veteran CB and going with Browning and Galloway for a year.

Just lol

 

[Bungle]

Another interpretation of the two meeting is that we are going to discuss an improved contract before the new season starts.

Absolutely no place for rational comments like that

 

[Joey66]

My favourite Everton song.....

We're the kings of Goodison
We play in Royal Blue
On the ball the Toffeemen
Will play it sweet for you
We play it on the carpet
We play it in the air
Whichever way we play it
We play it fair and square

That's on the pitch we need a ruthless negotiator where's BK - OMG! we are Doomed!lol

 

[ijjysmith]

 

[Joey66]

There's got to be a way to come up with the funds for new contracts for Stones and McCarthy. From a big picture view, it's worth sacrificing the acquisition of a veteran CB and going with Browning and Galloway for a year.

If you like playing in the championship next season - yes!

 

[JustOpp]

Just lol

If you like playing in the championship next season - yes!

Fair enough. We could also sacrifice the yet to be located creative midfielder or Mirallas.

Either way, that's the only method to keep a relative pace with the billionaire clubs when it comes to wages.

 

[Eggs]

....being cynical, I wonder if the club saw this coming hence the enquiries about Jonny Evans. Probably not but who knows what really goes on.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

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Load of balls to sell papers.