Louis Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Martinez signed Arouna Kone on Monday for £5m and will complete a deal for defender Antolin Alcaraz pending his work permit. Goalkeeper Joel Robles from Atletico Madrid should follow. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2358528/Everton-close-Victor-Moses-Chelsea.html?ico=sport%5Emostread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 He actually looks like quite a good keeper from what little I saw, and hes only young too. Good backup/challenger depending on the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm going to get hooked on pies at this rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm going to get hooked on pies at this rate. Humble pie when Kone wins the Golden boot Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 is someone auctioning one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncanmckenzieismagic Posted July 9, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I wonder if there will be any money left over to get some more Wigan players in January thoward18, marcopaulo, Bailey and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I thought he was pretty decent tbh and the perfect type of back up to puch Howard. His distribution is a big plus, especially in comparison to Howard! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I wonder if there will be any money left over to get some more Wigan players in January This is an Atletico Madrid player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 This is an Atletico Madrid player. Ok sorry Wigan / ex Wigan players ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I wonder if there will be any money left over to get some more Wigan players in January To be fair I think Martinez is being very prudent here - if he has the benefit of knowing first hand players strengths and weaknesses then why not steal a march and get what could be absolute bargains. Do his 'safe' transfers first and then look at what he left to play with when we know what will happen with Fellaini and Baines. He ain't gonna bring in players that he thinks will offer us nothing - unless getting beat each week is his aim. I like the approach he's taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 yeah play safe and bring in a bunch of players that took him down last season SimonButtle, Quinn31 and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_cule Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.marca.com/2013/07/09/futbol/equipos/atletico/1373371508.html Marca says it's a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.marca.com/2013/07/09/futbol/equipos/atletico/1373371508.html Marca says it's a done deal. Reading through the comments at the bottom of the page suggests that Athletico have an option to buy him back should they wish, also most of the Athletico fans reckon we are getting a decent young keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I know why dont we just change our name to Wigan whist we're raiding all their squad/ ex squad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I think it would be ignorant on my part to outright dismiss a player simply because he played for Wigan. That being said, the lack of creativity in our purchases does concern me. There is LITERALLY an entire world of football players, many of whom are or at least have the potential to be EPL quality and would love to join a team like Everton. Yet we have tunnel vision and have narrowed our scope to one single team; a very mediocre team at that. By all means, if these are guys who truly will make Everton a better team then add them. But one has to wonder if these signings are made for those reasons or instead because they are convenient and familiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 This is a very, very good signing. Glad to see we've solved the problem at GK with something other than a stop-gap B-rated player. Really looked a player for Wigan, great potential. chicagoblue, Matt, Lowensda and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I think it would be ignorant on my part to outright dismiss a player simply because he played for Wigan. That being said, the lack of creativity in our purchases does concern me. There is LITERALLY an entire world of football players, many of whom are or at least have the potential to be EPL quality and would love to join a team like Everton. Yet we have tunnel vision and have narrowed our scope to one single team; a very mediocre team at that. By all means, if these are guys who truly will make Everton a better team then add them. But one has to wonder if these signings are made for those reasons or instead because they are convenient and familiar. I dont think it would be ignorant to dismiss signing 4 Wigan/ex-Wigan players at all. We look really stupid right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I dont think it would be ignorant to dismiss signing 4 Wigan/ex-Wigan players at all. We look really stupid right now. Robles would be a good signing and was part of their late rally towards the end of the season. nothing on the OS yet though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Everyone keeps on going about us being linked to Wigan players. We might as well change our name to wigan, start playing at DW stadium bla bla bla I remember the Martinez thread full of post hoping that he would take a few players with him. McCarthy, Mcmannamon, some even mentioned Kone as a good option. (myself included) So as I see it, theres apparently nothing wrong with being rumoured to be interested in Wigan players as long as they are the right ones. (McCarthy, McMannamon etc) Complain about the players we are linked with, not the clubs they have played for Now we have ONE! There are bound to be rumours, nothing is true unless its confirmed. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Louis Posted July 9, 2013 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 He's a current Spanish U21 international (June 2013) who spent a few months on loan at Wigan and displaced Ali Al-Habsi in that time. He has an Europa League, Super Cup and an FA Cup winners medal. There will be no criticism from me. StevO, Lowensda, pete0 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Everyone keeps on going about us being linked to Wigan players. We might as well change our name to wigan, start playing at DW stadium bla bla bla I remember the Martinez thread full of post hoping that he would take a few players with him. McCarthy, Mcmannamon, some even mentioned Kone as a good option. (myself included) So as I see it, theres apparently nothing wrong with being rumoured to be interested in Wigan players as long as they are the right ones. (McCarthy, McMannamon etc) Complain about the players we are linked with, not the clubs they have played for Now we have ONE! There are bound to be rumours, nothing is true unless its confirmed. Thing is though, what actually sent Wigan down? the manager? well we are stuck with him for the time being although it's fair to say he showed at Swansea under the right conditions he does have something else to offer. So it comes down to the players, if they are not good enough to do a job for Wigan, then there is no way on hells earth they are going to be good enough to do one for Everton. We are 2 teams at opposite ends of the spectrum and i don't give a monkeys how much Martinez says how well he knows a player(ie Kone) i honestly don't see how these players can offer us anything. Im waiting to be proved wrong. The only one who i do think might be useful IS this one. Like i said in my post above, reading through the comments at the bottom, the Athletico fans say we are getting a good young keeper and they all wish him well. The only worrying thing is a couple who mention about a buy back clause if they can't get Courtois on a permanent deal next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Everyone keeps on going about us being linked to Wigan players. We might as well change our name to wigan, start playing at DW stadium bla bla bla I remember the Martinez thread full of post hoping that he would take a few players with him. McCarthy, Mcmannamon, some even mentioned Kone as a good option. (myself included) So as I see it, theres apparently nothing wrong with being rumoured to be interested in Wigan players as long as they are the right ones. (McCarthy, McMannamon etc) Complain about the players we are linked with, not the clubs they have played for Now we have ONE! There are bound to be rumours, nothing is true unless its confirmed. I understand what you are saying, but at the same time I don't know if you fully understand what others (or at least, I) am saying. The point is that we believe the only reason for the signings is BECAUSE of the Wigan link. If a McCarthy was playing for Reading he'd still probably be a player of interest. If Kone et al were Reading property instead...? I don't think we'd even put in inquiries for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Robles would be a good signing and was part of their late rally towards the end of the season. nothing on the OS yet though... I would like Alacaraz. I would like Kone. I would like Robles. I would like Diame. I wouldn't like all 4 of them. That's the best way I cant put my point haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 If they are just squad players, i dont mind, i dont want them all starting. I dont want Diame at all. Robles looked decent last season, and could grow into a good player. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Peter, I was joking before. I'd actually be fairly happy if we signed him and Martinez would actually give him the chance to displace Howard. Lowensda and Peter H 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Alacaraz - no brainer getting him as a free transfer - as a back-up squad defender. Kone - A decent buy at £5M, we need another striker who can do the business now rather than a more risky 'prospect'. Joel - Spainish U21 player. Martinez has worked with him, we need a second keeper, why look elsewhere if we can get this youngster. Diame - £3.5M release clause makes him attractive low cost purchase (if Fellini goes) Mosese - I am actually a fan of his and think he may be the big money youngster we should go for. I have nothing against Martinez bringing in player he already knows and has done his research on if he is happy they will improve our current squad. Why wouldn't he grab what he know's before somebody else does - these are his 'easy' transfer target and are bound to make up the first to arrive under his management. Now if I was also seeing big money moves for McCathy and McMannaman, I would start to get a bit concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'd be happy with this signing, as has been mentioned, looked good at Wigan, with a very poor defence in front of him. Rated rather highly in Spain. Doesn't look like he'll cost a bomb. Will gain experience with Howard competing. Has the potential to be a decent player. I'm chuffed we're looking to bring in a GK who isn't an old, couple of month stopgap or someone who's not hit puberty yet. We're buying a young, established player, with plenty of big-game and tournament experience. Yay from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'd rather get an old, experienced stop-gap on a free to be honest. I know I keep saying that we have greater priorities to spend on a transfer fee for a backup keeper, but I still feel that is the case (as of now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBlood81 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'd be really happy with this. Sounds like he could be good enough to dislodge Howard and not just there in case of emergency like Mucha was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Athletico confirm? http://www.clubatleticodemadrid.com/noticias/atletico-de-madrid-y-everton-acuerdan-el-traspaso-de-joel-2 Fearthainn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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