Transfer Window Thread

[Who's_up_for_cumpkins?]

He's only been there five minutes as boss

As pathetic as it is, average premier league manager tenure is less than 2 seasons.

 

[Stutheblue]

It seems we'll be getting 2 or 3 players in by 1 Sept. But why oh why do we have to gamble until then. I know a signing is for 3 or 4 years as per norm, but its clear RM knows we're light. Basically, gambling we'll get off to a decent start with the squad we have. Well not beating Watford suggests we are not going to. I don't get the mentality of the club. Short term fixture list and ever growing injury list doesn't bode well. And most of all, everybody could see it coming. All so predictable.

 

[TheFinnFan]

We need energy and creativity. That's Shaqiri. God I hope that comes through.

He also has some balls. We need that too.

 

[Jags..class]

Lennon is a must for me plus a playmaker pl

It seems we'll be getting 2 or 3 players in by 1 Sept. But why oh why do we have to gamble until then. I know a signing is for 3 or 4 years as per norm, but its clear RM knows we're light. Basically, gambling we'll get off to a decent start with the squad we have. Well not beating Watford suggests we are not going to. I don't get the mentality of the club. Short term fixture list and ever growing injury list doesn't bode well. And most of all, everybody could see it coming. All so predictable.

And we wonder why we lose most of our opening games as we are never ready. Martinez needs to get his playmaker right or this could be his last season.

 

[davek]

but it does mate. our issue right now is the style martinez wants, doesn't fit who we have. If we want to play possession teams will of course set up shop but right now we're lacking players in the final third who can't* break through. Teams park the bus against teams like Arsenal as well but the difference is they have players like ozil and cazorla who can unlock a defence. they don't switch to " plan B (aka hoofball)"

You're being too reasonable. Try setting your hair on fire and running round screaming 'we're going to be relegated'. That should get through.

 

[Stutheblue]

Lennon is a must for me plus a playmaker pl


And we wonder why we lose most of our opening games as we are never ready. Martinez needs to get his playmaker right or this could be his last season.

Think we'll get Lennon at the last minute. We need something if only to create proper competition for places. Too many squad members comfortable. Definitely needs shaking up. Matrinez will come under increasing pressure around October/November if last seasons malaise carries on into this season. Yesterday doesn't help his cause.

 

[TheFinnFan]

Just watched the game again. Preseason mode like Bobby said. Time to wake up and smell the coffee.

Bring in more traditional forward who'll bring new blood and competition for Lukaku ///Austin

Bring in quality player who has a creative dimension in his game. Player who boosts the whole system and more importantly brings guns into final third
///Shaqiri

Bring in new blood to the defencive line up for depth and for competition.
/// Evans, VVD or Mori

 

[bugsy]

Needs to offer £5 mil for Lennon and get him in this week, mirallas will be out for 4-6 weeks you would imagine after that tackle he took and we can't rely on him and Deloufeu to stay fit all season whilst pienaar and mcgeady steal a wage. Get Aaron in and assuming Kevs out and no other incomings before Southampton go:

Howard

Coleman Jagielka Stones Oviedo

Mccarthy Barry (GTF)

Lennon Barkley Deloufeu

Lukaku

Front 3 is to lightweight and what about Cleverly possibly are best player yesterday.

 

[n01efc]

From sky sports:
LET'S SIGN HIM FOR THE HALILOVIC

Sporting Gijon coach Abelardo Fernandezhas expressed his interest in West Ham andEverton target Alen Halilovic.

Barcelona are preparing to loan out Croatian playmaker Halilovic and West Ham and Everton both want to bring him to England.

However, Barca could farm him out to another La Liga side in order to keep a closer eye on his progress, and former Camp Nou defender Abelardo wants the teenager under his stewardship at Sporting.

Speaking to Spanish radio station Cadena SER, he said: “Of course Halilovic interests us. There is interest in many players, but we do not have one million euros to pay.

“He is an interesting footballer, who is very good at controlling the ball, and [one] who can contribute many things.”

 

[Jay_B]

Just watched the game again. Preseason mode like Bobby said. Time to wake up and smell the coffee.

Bring in more traditional forward who'll bring new blood and competition for Lukaku ///Austin

Bring in quality player who has a creative dimension in his game. Player who boosts the whole system and more importantly brings guns into final third
///Shaqiri

Bring in new blood to the defencive line up for depth and for competition.
/// Evans, VVD or Mori

Agree with this and part of adding energy would be taking Barry out for Barkley. He is like a massive anchor on the whole team.

 

[davek]

Just watched the game again. Preseason mode like Bobby said. Time to wake up and smell the coffee.

Bring in more traditional forward who'll bring new blood and competition for Lukaku ///Austin

Bring in quality player who has a creative dimension in his game. Player who boosts the whole system and more importantly brings guns into final third
///Shaqiri

Bring in new blood to the defencive line up for depth and for competition.
/// Evans, VVD or Mori

Yes, spot on. Easier said than done though when the carpetbaggers only hand you a war chest of £4M.

 

[TheFinnFan]

Yes, spot on. Easier said than done though when the carpetbaggers only hand you a war chest of £4M.

*prays

 

[polish]

4M spend is a poor excuse. It's not true you can't play exciting football without money and top players. Bielsa spent 3M net (so less than Martinez) and look how his Marseille played last season.



His Bilbao side was brilliant as well and he didn't buy anybody.

 

[Eggs]

....23 days and 7 hours left of the window.

 

[polish]

And what about Borussia Monchengladbach and Lucien Favre? They're playing great football with much success and they're propably spending a lot less than Everton. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ROLF KONINGS OUT!