Summer transfer window 2023

[ToffeeTim]

you only said he plays 442 i said he hasn’t yet

you said we don’t have the players to do it

but he could of

i still don’t think we will mate

He likes 442 so he needs quality options to be able to do it effectively

The striking options we've had are not good enough to play 2 of them. Thats why we were desperate for signings.

 

[Blue peter]

we have mate. for the 3 games we have

It’s a combination of two things though isn’t it? Do we have two striker to play a 4-4-2 who have the required quality and who compliment each other and if the answer is yes, is the midfield strong enough to sacrifice a player. I would argue that the answer both questions is no.

 

[matty1878]

He likes 442 so he needs quality options to be able to do it effectively

The striking options we've had are not good enough to play 2 of them. Thats why we were desperate for signings.

It’s a combination of two things though isn’t it? Do we have two striker to play a 4-4-2 who have the required quality and who compliment each other and if the answer is yes, is the midfield strong enough to sacrifice a player. I would argue that the answer to not is no.

do we have tho a strong enough midfield to do so?

 

[Blue peter]

do we have tho a strong enough midfield to do so?

In my opinion we do not, and certinaly for the player would play in there, even if Garner and Onana at an average age of 21-22, they would be inexperienced playing in that formation possibly.

 

[WinifredE]

He’s literally on Merseyside now for his medical

He arrived at 2pm supposedly...but as I've said before, I won't believe anything until he's officially announced..too many times have we been burned by believing things that aren't set in stone

 

[ToffeeTim]

do we have tho a strong enough midfield to do so?

Possibly not

Definitely not if our midfield play like they did yesterday

 

[ToffeeTim]

When is the financial year?

July to June

 

[matty1878]

Possibly not

Definitely not if our midfield play like they did yesterday

could do with a good atm

 

[Bob Latchford]

Shoulda tried

Apparently he went missing last season. The last thing we need is another flake in CM.

 

[Eagle Eye]

Id drop gana and put onana in there and play garner

Man City basically play 4-4-2 when Alvarez plays despite what the media would have you think.

I think it will suit us when everyone is fit and agree re Garner...

 

[Blue Smoke]

Beto isn't a loan with obligation though, it's just a permanent sale that functions more or less the same as one in terms of payment structure so it's fine. In fact, that may factor into the thinking....

No I know this beto deal isn't a loan, but wouldn't be surprised if its something we do for a further addition.

 

[WinifredE]

I'd be all over Nico Elvedi if I were Everton:
- 26yr/o, 6'2', Swiss international CB
- 8 years at Monchengladbach, requested to leave this window, available for £10m
- Good passing range, physical CB and can cover multiple positions across the back 4/3

Well well... Looks like KT does read GoT for transfer targets

 

[PeregrineT]

do we have tho a strong enough midfield to do so?

I think with his 442 he expects to have only 2 central midfielders, with the two wide "midfielders" being players like McNeil and Harrison who work hard and track back, but get forward. He did a video on it thats on Youtube, where he talked about how he likes to set up the team. So in theory it would swap out one midfielder for a forward, and we would only need 2 of Garner, Onana, Doucoure, Gueye.

 

[Bob Latchford]

Well well... Looks like KT does read GoT for transfer targets

In his role as scout @Toffeenut has passed on the info…. Great teamwork

 

[Bob Latchford]

Looks like 2-3 more then!
Cheers Al


Beto looks to be the only signing Everton will make before the transfer window shuts with his medical currently “underway”, according to Alan Myers.

The Sky Sports journalist responded to questions on his personal Twitter account Sunday night (27 August) to report that it was “only Beto at present” on the cards at Goodison Park, adding that he “can’t see too much more” otherwise and that the club “won’t get” Che Adams if this deal is completed