London Blue Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 If we do sign him then Delph probably leaves as we don't need two older midfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 44 minutes ago, London Blue said: If we do sign him then Delph probably leaves as we don't need two older midfielders. I'd be fine for Delph to stay if he was any good. As it is, though, he's shite. Matt, StevO and Sibdane 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Palfy said: He wasn’t in the Napoli team last night is that a sign that he is definitely leaving soon, or does anyone know why he wasn’t playing. I don’t know where those odds originated from but I very much like them. He was on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Palfy said: He wasn’t in the Napoli team last night is that a sign that he is definitely leaving soon, or does anyone know why he wasn’t playing. I don’t know where those odds originated from but I very much like them. He hasn't played much all season, not sure if thats through to injury or not. Think I've heard he's not first choice anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 55 minutes ago, Aidan said: He hasn't played much all season, not sure if thats through to injury or not. Think I've heard he's not first choice anymore. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7722401/Napolis-Allan-ordered-pay-50-monthly-salary-back.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 https://princerupertstower.com/2020/08/11/everton-get-highly-encouraging-allan-transfer-news/ fingers crossed - he will be a good addition in the exact part of the pitch we have struggled most. Having a couple of Brazilians, Portuguase and Italians already a our club will be a big help.   Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/08/11/report-everton-now-close-to-sealing-deal-for-30-5m-star/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 I put as much trust in those sites as I do in the fact that Prince Andrew remembers visiting a Pizza Hut in Woking 20 years ago or whatever it was. nutmegwolf203, chicagoblue and Sibdane 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 26 minutes ago, Bailey said: I put as much trust in those sites as I do in the fact that Prince Andrew remembers visiting a Pizza Hut in Woking 20 years ago or whatever it was. Bet he had a stuffed upper crust... Wiggytop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderToff Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Too much. CM is the priority but really not sold on this one, and growing to despise Napoli. 30m in current market would be equivalent to what last year? 50? For a 29 yr old Bench player for them, who they want to shift (rift with club exec). Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, DownUnderToff said: Too much. CM is the priority but really not sold on this one, and growing to despise Napoli. 30m in current market would be equivalent to what last year? 50? For a 29 yr old Bench player for them, who they want to shift (rift with club exec). Crazy. But that is a bench player for a champions league club. Just like Digne was.  Would he be a bench player for them if there wasn’t issues with the club? Carlo used to pick him a lot didn’t he? Matt and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 40 minutes ago, DownUnderToff said: Too much. CM is the priority but really not sold on this one, and growing to despise Napoli. 30m in current market would be equivalent to what last year? 50? For a 29 yr old Bench player for them, who they want to shift (rift with club exec). Crazy. Think he is exactly the type of player we need at the club - ideally I would rather he was a couple of years younger and maybe £5M cheaper - Be we are desperate for some kind of catalyst in the middle to break down opposition and rapidly turn defence in to attach. Think he could be a big cog in the wheel for us to get more out of out attacking players. Allan is supposed to be a very good player on the ball as well. We need a player who can hopefully do a great job instantly in this position. I don't mind the club paying slightly over the odds to get a player of quality in at this position. Hopefully Gbamin will develop over the next few seasons as an understudy. I am a believer that if you get this part of the park right , it brings a confidence to a team - allowing a lot of other area to flourish. Defence know they have a shield in front of them or covering player and offensive players are on their toes anticipating a potential counter attack.   Like I said I think he will be a good catalyst to get better performances out of other player at the club. I would be genuinely optimistic if we signed him. StevO, Shukes, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 56 minutes ago, DownUnderToff said: Too much. CM is the priority but really not sold on this one, and growing to despise Napoli. 30m in current market would be equivalent to what last year? 50? For a 29 yr old Bench player for them, who they want to shift (rift with club exec). Crazy. I’m usually of the same opinion of players not currently in their existing team. But this is just the type of player we are crying out for, high energy, tough, fighter, and with that little added panache that these types don’t usually have. This is the one I really want to come off. Bailey and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Totally stereotyping/generalizing here as I've never once seen him play that I can recall - I've always liked the Brazilians with some bite in their game. They're generally few and far between but when you find one it's a good thing because every Brazilian has technical ability. Thinking of Gilberto Silva, fernandinho, casemiro in particular. Even someone as good as Paulinho, Ramires, or Lucas Leiva would be a significant improvement on our current options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 hours ago, RuffRob said: Think he is exactly the type of player we need at the club - ideally I would rather he was a couple of years younger and maybe £5M cheaper - Be we are desperate for some kind of catalyst in the middle to break down opposition and rapidly turn defence in to attach. Think he could be a big cog in the wheel for us to get more out of out attacking players. Allan is supposed to be a very good player on the ball as well. We need a player who can hopefully do a great job instantly in this position. I don't mind the club paying slightly over the odds to get a player of quality in at this position. Hopefully Gbamin will develop over the next few seasons as an understudy. I am a believer that if you get this part of the park right , it brings a confidence to a team - allowing a lot of other area to flourish. Defence know they have a shield in front of them or covering player and offensive players are on their toes anticipating a potential counter attack.   Like I said I think he will be a good catalyst to get better performances out of other player at the club. I would be genuinely optimistic if we signed him. I agree - although I'd change the metaphor slightly - Allan is the key to tightening our defence and turning our garden furniture midfield around.    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 ALLAN SIGNS NEW DEAL Tom Allan has joined League One side Accrington Stanley on a season-long loan after signing a new two-year contract with Newcastle. StevO and Shukes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Aidan said: ALLAN SIGNS NEW DEAL Tom Allan has joined League One side Accrington Stanley on a season-long loan after signing a new two-year contract with Newcastle. Hahaha I read that headline and rolled my eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Shukes said: Hahaha I read that headline and rolled my eyes! It had me for a minute whilst reading sky transfer centre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Usually a decent Italian source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 50 minutes ago, c1982 said: Usually a decent Italian source. Christ, though. Between the transfer fee, plus wages, plus bonuses....we're talking about a nearly 40m move for a guy who'll turn 30 in 6 months. Don't get me wrong, he sounds like the exact thing we need to solidify our midfield, but that fee seems a little steep. Especially with covid-prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Hope this comes off. He looks a player. Good 3 years left at his peak, should give us the bite and energy we desperately lack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 I didnt realise he was almost 30, I thought he was a young lad breaking through that just looked old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, Bailey said: I didnt realise he was almost 30, I thought he was a young lad breaking through that just looked old! Like Costa when he was 17 haha. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Is anyone else in for him? The club don't want him, he wants out, why are we helping them out (assuming any of the talk is true). Feels a bit like the Gylfi situation, bidding against ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 3 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Christ, though. Between the transfer fee, plus wages, plus bonuses....we're talking about a nearly 40m move for a guy who'll turn 30 in 6 months. Don't get me wrong, he sounds like the exact thing we need to solidify our midfield, but that fee seems a little steep. Especially with covid-prices. I'm not so sure how much the market has been affected. Ake went for 41m, werner nearly 50. £27m for Allan seems a lot but it feels like 'it seems a lot' because its everton. If it was a top 6 team paying that i dont think anyone would bat an eyelid. Making him one of our top earners would be expected. He may well drastically change the whole mentality of our club. Matt, Shukes and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Aidan said: I'm not so sure how much the market has been affected. Ake went for 41m, werner nearly 50. £27m for Allan seems a lot but it feels like 'it seems a lot' because its everton. If it was a top 6 team paying that i dont think anyone would bat an eyelid. Making him one of our top earners would be expected. He may well drastically change the whole mentality of our club. or he could get injured like gbamin did and we're stuck with a ton of wages and no midfield. i hope we're not just signing one guy for DM. we need 2. StevO, chicagoblue and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Is 100k a week to much, not if Ancelotti knows what he’s doing so you either get behind the manager and back him, or if not we don’t progress. We will always have the I told you so brigade if it doesn’t work out, but let’s be prepared to accept that  in our quest to improve, and if it goes wrong we can always sack the manager and block the I told you so brigade, happy days Btay, Sibdane and Shukes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 7 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: or he could get injured like gbamin did and we're stuck with a ton of wages and no midfield. i hope we're not just signing one guy for DM. we need 2. Gbamin is a freak occurrence and you can’t base transfer experience off it. It’s something that could potentially happen to any player after a transfer. When we signed him, he was everything we wanted in that position and for a competitive price as well. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 7 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: or he could get injured like gbamin did and we're stuck with a ton of wages and no midfield. i hope we're not just signing one guy for DM. we need 2. Anybody we sign could get injured. I would imagine we are looking for another central midifelder, hopefully Doucoure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 On the little clips I have seen of him he does look the type of player we need but rather than just settle for him, let's also try and find the 19yo version of him as well! chicagoblue and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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