SimonButtle

Is it true that the kid has a huge ego/attitude problem and that some of this might be to knock him down a bit in a tougher league? whats he like off-field?

That's either going to end up with constant rotation or someone is going to get pissed sat on the bench a fair bit(Jelavic i reckon)

Yeah, he looks pretty decent.

£10m for a quality CM, come on Roberto

If we sign Moses then i can't wait to see the formation. Is it me or does anyone else think that maybe Roberto doesn't fancy any of Jelavic,Anichebe,Vellios,Pienaar and possibly(i doubt it though) even Mirallas. I know we needed strengthening up top, but we are building an entire new front line at the moment.

If we get him, i can't wait to see the formation, as has been said by a few, we could be lethal on the counter attack.

I saw something yesterday saying Toivonen had rejected a move to Norwich?

the signing of Deulofeu and potentially Moses as well surely means the end for Naismith? and maybe even Pienaar, although Pienaar should really be playing in the middle and may get a chance there.

I think it's an injury thing, also there have been suggestions of off-field problems. You have to wonder why it was only us and Norwich in for him.

I doubt it Deulofeu has gone on loan with a view to playing first team football at a high standard to prepare him for the Barca first team according to tweets from Spanish sources this morning, he has chosen us because it's his best chance of first team action from what i can gather.

Graham Hunter ‏@BumperGraham 1m Toffees now asking about #Rafinha. I can't say for SURE he's not coming to Goodison but queue of Liga clubs and Celta Vigo look v likely

Graham Hunter ‏@BumperGraham 14s Told that @gerardeulofeu currently at Finch Farm. #Everton showing a good Catalan talent where he's going to advance his career.

He only said that under the management of Moyes though didn't he? and tbh i don't blame him although i do think he doesn't help himself sometimes. Has he said it again since Martinez took over?

NSNO.co.uk ‏@nsno Deulofeu a done deal? http://wp.me/pZAEI-2Pm

If we could show that we have developed him on a bit, then it may lead to future loans from Barca Edit: Graham Hunter ‏@BumperGraham 2m Believe Everton will announce @gerardeulofeu loan deal very soon. Talented lad, wants lots of games. In middle of learning process Pretty reliable source that.

http://redrants.com/england-international-keen-on-united-move/

I do reckon he would fit into the Arsenal team quite well, but if Martinez is going to play him in midfield rather than upfront like Moyes then it would be interesting to see him stay.

Exactly, he is a steady eddie? Wenger knows what he will get from Barry. Fellaini is very erratic at times, don't forget he nutted Shawcross last season(Stoke player or not, you got to be a bit of a tool to do that sort of thing) Also post christmas, most Evertonians will agree that he was pants a lot of the time. The £23/24/26m(whatever the hell it is) is a lot to pay for someone who only performed for half a season and in between got themselves a ban for serious violent conduct.

I hope so mate, i really want this to be the start of something good. Like i said to you the other day, with BK and his band of merry men in the background and some, lets say 'questionable' signings. i am a little concerned. One thing i do think though is that Martinez will do better here next year than Moyes will at United, i think some of those United fans are in for a huge shock.

In all honesty Haf, im past caring, i don't see what direction the club is trying to go in, we have taken on a new manager who needs support. yet a large portion of the fans are still bumming the last one claiming how great he was and how things will never be the same again. Remind me about that haul of trophies Moyes won again? I've changed my opinion of Martinez after a bit more research, Im happy with Robles, even Alcaraz, i do think Kone is a poor signing but time will tell, but it doesn't change the fact im very worried about our fate next season,

Yes, because they were not good enough to keep Wigan up, so how can the same players take us on to the next level.

Louis, he's one of Barca's hottest young talent's.Even with a buy out fee, it's not like we could ever afford him anyway imo.

Kone should be ok, a few French speakers in the squad, Distin.Felli,Mirallas,Gueye. also Mirallas is of Spanish origin i think so can speak err Spanish. They were both here for a year so must have learn't some English surely?

Im happy with this one, highly rated young keeper who is/would be good enough to step into the team straight away if needed, and it looks like he will be our new no1 long term anyway by the length of the deal.

Martinez would be mad to break up the back 4 imo, given the great defensive record of his Wigan teams and all that. I see us more 4-3-3