Transfer Rumour Juan Mata

[BlueToff]

Surely this would see Ross moved back to a traditional central midfield role. With a whole summer of training, he could learn the basics to develop in that role, for example, tracking back, closing down, interceptions, being strong in the tackle. None of which should be above him with hard work and application, as well as top coaching.

Koeman plays 4-3-3 as much as he plays 4-2-3-1 mate.

A player of Mata's quality wouldn't be wasted anywhere in our team (either behind the forward or on a wing), as everything would go through him.

At United he was classed as a luxury player by LVG, so when he was out on the wing he tended to get isolated. Wouldn't be the case here.

 

[Mikeonlythebestwilldo]

Fans of opposition clubs are saying it would be a real statement mate.

Actually had one of my RS mates say the same the other day.

It certainly sends a message.

I had the same too mate

 

[Darth Vader]

naa everton4ever that sheedy was telling people Everton was a done deal for naught on then got shot down by this lad

Could you try that again in English? Thanks

 

[AaronTheBlue]

Not only that, he'd be great for at least another four years. He's never relied on pace.

see i was having this discussion with my mate earlier, he was saying he was uncomfortable paying 20m for him plus 100k wages a week because he'd have no sell on value, and that his pace would diminish after a few seasons.

my view is same as yours he has never needed the pace, his eye for a pass, and movement of feet is something he is very gifted at. Didn't he get top assists in england few seasons back?

 

[BlueToff]

http://www.sport-english.com/en/news/liga-bbva/valencia-looking-for-andre-gomes-replacement-5245264

But Andre Gomes hasn't left yet

 

[BlueToff]

Valencia don't even have the money to afford to bring him back they're still recovering from a massive financial debt

they would if they sold Gomes.

They're valuing him at €65mil, though.

 

[Kiwi]

they would if they sold Gomes.

They're valuing him at €65mil, though.

Valencia don't even have the money to afford to bring him back they're still recovering from a massive financial debt

Valencia absolutely have the money, their main shareholder is worth 2.2 billion.

 

[The Blue Cat]

To be honest the impression I'm getting from the more reliable voices on Twitter, chiming with our own reliable Esk, is that come Thursday or Friday we'll be announcing the double signing of Mata & Witsel (to a red-faced silence of apocalyptic proportions from all the usual Southampton trolls, I might add!).

 

[vintage-toffees]

Could you try that again in English? Thanks

Naa

 

[Saint Domingo]

He still had some of the best goal and assist stats at United despite not really being rated by the fans. If we could get him Deulofeu Barkley and Mirallas all feeding Lukaku the numbers would definitely stack up in an attacking sense for a great season.

 

[Space Cowboy]

people on here are so obsessed with not only our own players failing but our fans and ITKS as well, it becomes a ball of hyper critical energy that become obsessive and rather sad. it's why a lot of people don't post any information on here anymore and when they aren't 100% spot on they are hounded, and even if they get something right they are constantly hounded.

people need to swerve this hyper critical attitude off because it is making the forum not enjoyable.

Not saying there is anything wrong with being critical, constructively but the way this place is going with the constant trolling, constant negativity and other stuff that goes on is a little depressing.

this is meant to be the start of a big era for us, and you'd think everyone would be united and excited but nah there always has to be negatives on here, with everything.

I totally agree. I trust The Esk not only because of his record but because he seems like a level headed, intelligent poster who isn't bothered about one upping people on the internet.

But come on, even if Mata doesn't sign it's nothing to do with The Esk's info. As ITK as I think he is, he doesn't have a telepathic connection to Mata's brain. Nobody is an Everton player until they put pen to paper and they can therefore change their mind up until that point.

I <3 ESK

 

[Trebilcock]

I've been called some things in my time, but RS? I'll best keep my counsel from now on. I apologise for being optimistic, I apologise for loving this club & coming on here to gauge people's opinions & trying to find 'gossip' in this very exciting pre season. You won't be hearing any more gossip from me. I dont call myself an ITK, I was just passing some info on. If it doesn't come true, I'm not really bothered, im not standing by it 100%. I'm just passing on what I heard. Didn't realise some of you would take offence! Some of you need to get a life. I get called an RS & Hamman gets criticised for saying positive thing about us! What sort of place is this.

 

[Shibbywiggles]

People worried about lack of pace should remember that
A) he never had pace
B) he doesn't need pace
Would you have been whining about us buying Pirlo two years ago?

 

[No habla Inglés]

Yes yes guys..
Someone announce it already.

 

[Tubey]

see i was having this discussion with my mate earlier, he was saying he was uncomfortable paying 20m for him plus 100k wages a week because he'd have no sell on value, and that his pace would diminish after a few seasons.

my view is same as yours he has never needed the pace, his eye for a pass, and movement of feet is something he is very gifted at. Didn't he get top assists in england few seasons back?

You can count on one hand the amount of times Mata has burned past a player, but you'd need a supercomputer to count how many times he's done an opponent with superior movement or a well timed pass.

Mata will be top quality for another four years easily. The key is getting him playing in a system where he is comfortable and can replicate his early Chelsea form, as opposed to being a fish out of water under Mourinho and Van Gaal.