Summer 2018 Transfer Window

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This.

On the face of it, the window so far isn't awful. I mean, we are leaving it late, but objectively I think most reasonable people expected four signings (CM, CB, LB, FW) and we are on course for that, assuming of course we don't force Digne into a six-day medical.

Richarlison is a great prospect and we've signed Barcelona's back-up full-back who has played at three huge clubs and for the current World champions (albeit he didn't make the squad this summer). He's only 25.

We've actually addressed two needs in our squad and it's clear we are after a centre-back. There haven't been solid links to a midfielder which is a bit of a worry, but I do think both Silva and Brands know we need one.

We've also got big earners in Rooney and Klaassen off the wage bill, with Funes Mori (who was not the answer to our defensive frailties) also sold. I'm sure there will be more out of the door. Worry is Lookman and (if those spurious rumours are to be believed) Walcott, but I expect both will be back training this week. And of course, the torrid pre-season results haven't helped.

But, I will repeat what I said yesterday in that I'd like to see a more clear direction/communication - especially from Brands.

When (if, to hedge my bets) Digne signs, we should have him in a presser with Brands. Silva as well, maybe, but definitely Brands. We probably won't. It's baffling. Brands should be the face of it. Make it clear he is the guy 'in control'.

The club, from a PR perspective, really do need to up their game. We have one of the most highly thought-of DoF's in Europe. He needs to be the (devilishly handsome) face of the club moving forward.

A quick weekly chat to EvertonTV would be a good place to start.
Excellent post
 
This.

On the face of it, the window so far isn't awful. I mean, we are leaving it late, but objectively I think most reasonable people expected four signings (CM, CB, LB, FW) and we are on course for that, assuming of course we don't force Digne into a six-day medical.

Richarlison is a great prospect and we've signed Barcelona's back-up full-back who has played at three huge clubs and for the current World champions (albeit he didn't make the squad this summer). He's only 25.

We've actually addressed two needs in our squad and it's clear we are after a centre-back. There haven't been solid links to a midfielder which is a bit of a worry, but I do think both Silva and Brands know we need one.

We've also got big earners in Rooney and Klaassen off the wage bill, with Funes Mori (who was not the answer to our defensive frailties) also sold. I'm sure there will be more out of the door. Worry is Lookman and (if those spurious rumours are to be believed) Walcott, but I expect both will be back training this week. And of course, the torrid pre-season results haven't helped.

But, I will repeat what I said yesterday in that I'd like to see a more clear direction/communication - especially from Brands.

When (if, to hedge my bets) Digne signs, we should have him in a presser with Brands. Silva as well, maybe, but definitely Brands. We probably won't. It's baffling. Brands should be the face of it. Make it clear he is the guy 'in control'.

The club, from a PR perspective, really do need to up their game. We have one of the most highly thought-of DoF's in Europe. He needs to be the (devilishly handsome) face of the club moving forward.

A quick weekly chat to EvertonTV would be a good place to start.
Correct, well said.
 
This.

On the face of it, the window so far isn't awful. I mean, we are leaving it late, but objectively I think most reasonable people expected four signings (CM, CB, LB, FW) and we are on course for that, assuming of course we don't force Digne into a six-day medical.

Richarlison is a great prospect and we've signed Barcelona's back-up full-back who has played at three huge clubs and for the current World champions (albeit he didn't make the squad this summer). He's only 25.

We've actually addressed two needs in our squad and it's clear we are after a centre-back. There haven't been solid links to a midfielder which is a bit of a worry, but I do think both Silva and Brands know we need one.

We've also got big earners in Rooney and Klaassen off the wage bill, with Funes Mori (who was not the answer to our defensive frailties) also sold. I'm sure there will be more out of the door. Worry is Lookman and (if those spurious rumours are to be believed) Walcott, but I expect both will be back training this week. And of course, the torrid pre-season results haven't helped.

But, I will repeat what I said yesterday in that I'd like to see a more clear direction/communication - especially from Brands.

When (if, to hedge my bets) Digne signs, we should have him in a presser with Brands. Silva as well, maybe, but definitely Brands. We probably won't. It's baffling. Brands should be the face of it. Make it clear he is the guy 'in control'.

The club, from a PR perspective, really do need to up their game. We have one of the most highly thought-of DoF's in Europe. He needs to be the (devilishly handsome) face of the club moving forward.

A quick weekly chat to EvertonTV would be a good place to start.

hang on weren't you tryna blag to me before we hadn't signed him

make your mind up mr set 2
 

This.

On the face of it, the window so far isn't awful. I mean, we are leaving it late, but objectively I think most reasonable people expected four signings (CM, CB, LB, FW) and we are on course for that, assuming of course we don't force Digne into a six-day medical.

Richarlison is a great prospect and we've signed Barcelona's back-up full-back who has played at three huge clubs and for the current World champions (albeit he didn't make the squad this summer). He's only 25.

We've actually addressed two needs in our squad and it's clear we are after a centre-back. There haven't been solid links to a midfielder which is a bit of a worry, but I do think both Silva and Brands know we need one.

We've also got big earners in Rooney and Klaassen off the wage bill, with Funes Mori (who was not the answer to our defensive frailties) also sold. I'm sure there will be more out of the door. Worry is Lookman and (if those spurious rumours are to be believed) Walcott, but I expect both will be back training this week. And of course, the torrid pre-season results haven't helped.

But, I will repeat what I said yesterday in that I'd like to see a more clear direction/communication - especially from Brands.

When (if, to hedge my bets) Digne signs, we should have him in a presser with Brands. Silva as well, maybe, but definitely Brands. We probably won't. It's baffling. Brands should be the face of it. Make it clear he is the guy 'in control'.

The club, from a PR perspective, really do need to up their game. We have one of the most highly thought-of DoF's in Europe. He needs to be the (devilishly handsome) face of the club moving forward.

A quick weekly chat to EvertonTV would be a good place to start.


Whilst I agree I think the guy is working 24/7 and will probably not want to wasting his time with interviews etc.

The restless way our fans are getting there'd be plenty of shouts of "what are doing an interview for you doughnut, we need another centre mid" ha

In other windows he won't need to do half the work he has to do atm so maybe he'd have more time to do as you say.
 
With Pennington off to Wigan on loan and Williams being frozen out, I would like to see Browning added to the senior squad instead because maybe Ashley might get the hint and actively seek a transfer out.

Browning had a mixed spell at Sunderland but played over 20 times and at 24 is an ideal age to be given a chance.

He has pace and power too which we are lacking.

He was once seen as a player of the future but never got a chance despite our defence getting worse year in and year out since his debut.
 
Whilst I agree I think the guy is working 24/7 and will probably not want to wasting his time with interviews etc.

The restless way our fans are getting there'd be plenty of shouts of "what are doing an interview for you doughnut, we need another centre mid" ha

In other windows he won't need to do half the work he has to do atm so maybe he'd have more time to do as you say.

It's more a communications issue than a way to question Brands, mate.

Look how Roma do it with Monchi. That's the way to go.
 
With Pennington off to Wigan on loan and Williams being frozen out, I would like to see Browning added to the senior squad instead because maybe Ashley might get the hint and actively seek a transfer out.

Browning had a mixed spell at Sunderland but played over 20 times and at 24 is an ideal age to be given a chance.

He has pace and power too which we are lacking.

He was once seen as a player of the future but never got a chance despite our defence getting worse year in and year out since his debut.

Good morning mern,

He was once described by Martinez as the best one on one defender. Perhaps his attributes would fair better.
 

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