Lowensda Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) It's not my money but i'd be sick at the thought of paying that for him. Already proved he's better as a big fish in a smaller pond. Edit - In response to Nevin's "But if he goes and gets you into the Champions League, well that will not seem like a daft amount of money." If Tony Hibbert got you into the CL, would he be worth £100m? If buts and maybes there Pat. Edited July 12, 2017 by Lowensda Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Already proved he's better as a big fish in a smaller pond. Far from the truth He was constantly played out wide by Villas-Boas it was only when Sherwood came in he started to get a few games centrally but was usually off the bench Pochettino said last year that he wished he was still there when he took the reigns and described him as the perfect player for them It's not my money but I agree I wouldn't be comfortable at £50m it's crazy money but to discount him as a big fish MOTD player is daft his stats the experts and so on all say otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Beautifully constructed NYAs long as it's better than the nightmarish haiku posts. Kidding, of course, haiku, though I also wish all your posts were in the form of haikus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) I was talking about their style of play. I do not dispute their starting eleven, which is truly the best in the world. Furthermore competition in Premier league is much stronger. Comparing teams outside top four in both leagues and the difference is huge in favor of Prem. They won't slaughter as they do in La Liga. Atletico is another story, they might become champions in England with a bit of luck, because their playing style is much more suitable. I guess Real could do much better than Barcelona too. What I'll be missing most about Barkley and Lukaku is their strength, which I think is vital in the final third. Barcelona lack these type of players, and their insanely high pressing style is vulnerable against quick counter attacks that almost every premier league team can employ. Barcelona's central defenders are very technical but a bit sloppy and not quite strong both physically and in the air. They could do well in Premier league, but not on a regular basis, and will probably lose a lot of points in games they naturally dominate.To my recollection, Suarez did pretty well as a physical player in the Prem, minus a biting incident or two, and are you really suggesting that Neymar and Messi, each their own supercharged mighty-morphin Hazard, wouldn't fare well in an English side? Not to mention Mascherano, Rakitic, and Alves, who are all plenty physical for their positions. I think you're delusional if you suggest that such a deep, talented side couldn't compete in the premier league because they're slightly undersized or lack the intense physicality that the premier league demands. They very much could. Edited July 12, 2017 by nyblue23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I agree to some extent, but Mighty Tony Pulis could easily make their side look toothless, which will be a great achievement, considering they have Suarez as a front runner. Оk we've gone too far into the "if" stratum here. I suggest we move back on topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Good post but I keep expecting you to write your posts in the form of Haikus Gylfi Sigurdsson. Top-notch player in midfield. Asking price too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Gylfi the blond viking. Sailing in the sea along swans. The water so blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Gylfi the blond viking. Sailing in the sea along swans. The water so blue. 6-8-5??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 6-8-5??? Yes, an unorthodox structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Swansea are playing a dangerous game. They could end up keeping a player who no longer wants to be there. Of course he will be professional as he seems to be that way inclined but surely £35m is a top price for him. I think the jim white interview messed this up myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Swansea are playing a dangerous game. They could end up keeping a player who no longer wants to be there. Of course he will be professional as he seems to be that way inclined but surely £35m is a top price for him. I think the jim white interview messed this up myself. There's no guarantee that he even wants to leave Swansea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 There's no guarantee that he even wants to leave Swansea. There a no guarantee but it's a very large likelihood that at 28 it's his last big contract with a signing fee to boot ... In short it's probably worth an extra £15m to him. I think he wants the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) There's no guarantee that he even wants to leave Swansea. He said in an interview earlier this summer, that he's happy at Swansea and not looking to leave. He has 3 years left and will only leave if the club decide to sell him. Edited July 12, 2017 by Haiku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 he's not looking to leave, he's played for swansea 2 different times now i think he likes being the focal point of their team. move on walsh, grab another forward to put mirallas on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 He said in an interview earlier this summer, that he's happy at Swansea and not looking to leave. He has 3 years left and will only leave if the club decide to sell him. he's not looking to leave, he's played for swansea 2 different times now i think he likes being the focal point of their team. move on walsh, grab another forward to put mirallas on the bench. This (these?). I really don't think he wants to go. If Swansea accept a bid that's a different story, but I don't get the impression he'd be bothered if nothing comes of it. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 This (these?). I really don't think he wants to go. If Swansea accept a bid that's a different story, but I don't get the impression he'd be bothered if nothing comes of it. these. which is why we should move on. 35m could net us a solid player from the french, italian, spanish, german leagues who is younger and has more upside and could play in the front 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 The more I think about it the less I want him to come here. Had his chance to join a team in the up, but just used us for a pay rise. Now he sees us going places and wants to join the party. He can do one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Swansea are playing a dangerous game. They could end up keeping a player who no longer wants to be there. Of course he will be professional as he seems to be that way inclined but surely £35m is a top price for him. I think the jim white interview messed this up myself. £35m is still a bit too much when you think city only payed £40m for Bernardo Silva, and Silva is a far better player than Gylfi. Also jim white is starting to get on my nerves i do wish he would just shut up about Everton and let the club get on and do what they need to do, he always tries to claim he is breaking all these stories all the time when most of it is just rehashed jarg from twitter and other websites. He also goes on about how well connected he is but he only ever has the same people on all the time, typical shit talking journo on the wind up imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I can't quite believe that we wouldn't be better off with 3 or 4 players from the continent. There's still work on the overall squad that needs doing (CBs / Striker). 50m is a whack of cash on anyone and I'm far from convinced that he's worth it. Strikes me as a 10-20m player in the current climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Simon, Moshiri is using Jim White to get our name out there. Every single day Jim White talks about Everton, he has a massive following and a healthy audience. One of the greatest PR moves the club has made in modern years has been Moshiri making friends with the biggest mouth in football media. He's making us relevant and keeping our name in people's minds. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Simon, Moshiri is using Jim White to get our name out there. Every single day Jim White talks about Everton, he has a massive following and a healthy audience. One of the greatest PR moves the club has made in modern years has been Moshiri making friends with the biggest mouth in football media. He's making us relevant and keeping our name in people's minds. Yep he's certainly getting the name of the club on the lips of people. The Rooney signing can't do it harm either. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiediow Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 If we are willing to spend £50m for Sigurdsson, why not add another £20m for Aubameyang? If he willing to go to China, why not us? Aubameyang much better player for our system, Sigurdsson too slow and got enough midfielders. We need an explosive attacker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) If we are willing to spend £50m for Sigurdsson, why not add another £20m for Aubameyang? If he willing to go to China, why not us? Is that a question really, or a joke? Being a fan doesn't mean you can't dream big, but you should have some reasonable sense of what is possible and what is not possible. Aubameyang won't come here any time soon. The reasons: 1. BvB are still better side than us, until we prove otherwise, and are playing in CL. 2. China will offer him £300k weekly wages and bags of money from commercials. Edited July 13, 2017 by Haiku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Is that a question really, or a joke? Being a fan doesn't mean you can't dream big, but you should have some reasonable sense of what is possible and what is not possible. Aubameyang won't come here any time soon. The reasons: 1. BvB are still better side than us, until we prove otherwise, and are playing in CL. 2. China will offer him £300k weekly wages and bags of money from commercials. hang on. Hes up for sale (at least bids are rumoured with AC). He may not want to go to China. I've had a feeling for a week or so this is the "star signing" to replace Rom. We can but hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The China band wagon has come to a grinding halt They have a new 100% tax law that will stop them spending ridiculous amounts on players, you spend £80m you pay £80m in tax.... Frightening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The China band wagon has come to a grinding halt They have a new 100% tax law that will stop them spending ridiculous amounts on players, you spend £80m you pay £80m in tax.... Frightening Only applies to the clubs that are run at a loss and then spend this sort of money. So they'll all be trying to find a way to make a shit load commercially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 hang on. Hes up for sale (at least bids are rumoured with AC). He may not want to go to China. I've had a feeling for a week or so this is the "star signing" to replace Rom. We can but hope. Think he's off to Chelsea personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Still too much but the boss wants him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavisJD Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 https://youtu.be/9i2d2x4DUqk Hope Everton get him in, quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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