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He played for a different River Plate it seems... didn't know there was more than one!

Fourth Official has confirmed it now on twitter.

Straq mark 2... may just be a back-up option. I wonder if Mori and he were the 2 Martinez said we were close to... and everyone has jumped on the other being Yarmolenko?!

His River Plate manager has said he's signing for us along with Mori. http://www.theevertonforum.co.uk/everton-sign-uruguayan-striker-leandro-rodriguez/

Ped and THT.

Just seen that... fumes instead of Funes - could be a bad hidden message.

Done according to these... Who have clearly got a decent inside line on club goings on.

Nah I want the classic... Let's go fucking mental, We've got Yarmolenko! Nah, nah, nah, nah, Nah, nah, nah, nah! When he signs!!!

Could be an interesting press conference this morning (started 9am). They'll be more than Man City chat no doubt. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-news-transfer-rumours-9899477

I don't get the impression that he's the type of person to hand in a transfer request. So that leaves 3 possibilities in my opinion... 1. Chelsea are just stirring the pot and have got the story into the media through their avenues. 2. Journalists are just making stuff up which would seem the next logical step in their Stones saga. 3. and this is what I fear... The story has come from within Everton on the knowledge that he will be sold to deflect the blame from the club onto the player. Whatever it is Chelsea are getting encouragement from somewhere as if they need a CB, which they seem to, they wouldn't be wasting their time on someone who they have no chance of getting.

Great, he's versatile; if he's shit he can serve teas and coffees at Finch Farm - a very underrated asset in the modern multimillion pound game.

I just dan't want him.

He'll be 30 in a couple of years... he'd have had to have been unbelievable to add £££ to what was already a large fee.

I'm actually feeling very optimistic about this coming off. He's exactly what we need too! I was disappointed that we didn't sign Payet, Shaqiri, Cabaye and Traore but actually if it's meant we've ended up with Yarmolenko then actually I'm delighted as I'd choose him over each of the aforementioned names.

I think he definitely stood out. Hopefully he's got a bright future here. Also really liked the look of Jones at rb.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3203777/Everton-build-golden-generation-club-remain-resolute-keeping-John-Stones-Toffees-clear-plan-success.html

Looks a dud account but Antonio is an absolute beast at Championship level. WBA have been tracking him for a while.

More jargon but it's a link nonetheless. http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/599364/Everton-Transfers-News-John-Stones-Chelsea-Replace-Arsenal-Target-Andrea-Ranocchia

Unfortunate timing... https://twitter.com/d_gibson4/status/631455410701123584

He was arrested after a hit and run whilst under the influence of alcohol at the weekend. Edit: the word allegedly should be in there somewhere.

Over 700k followers on this site. It translates #River Ramiro Funes Mori, close to Everton. Tomorrow, talk key c / player: US $8 million; contract x 5 years.

They'll have to pay £20m plus for Berahino alone!

Were bananas invented when you were a kid?

This is from the people reporting Mori/Yarmolenko... I hope not.

I don't support the blue union but am pretty sure they'd be delighted signing a player of this quality for the team they love.