duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 http://readeverton.com/2017/08/25/everton-targeting-cardiff-forward/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 http://readeverton.com/2017/08/25/everton-targeting-cardiff-forward/ He looks like he could have a decent future in the game. He was very good at the u21 tournament in the summer and scored a few. Ready to play at this level? I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Allegedly Brighton and Hull both placed bids for him this summer and were rejected outright, with the Warnock saying Zohore would only be leaving if he had a heart attack and another manager took over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40641182 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm still finding it ridiculous that we've left it this late to get a striker in. We knew Lukaku was leaving a long time ago. If we don't get that striker due to our own ineptitude then you can kiss this season goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm still finding it ridiculous that we've left it this late to get a striker in. We knew Lukaku was leaving a long time ago. If we don't get that striker due to our own ineptitude then you can kiss this season goodbye. Few things that could be said about this post but why don't we wait until the window closes to see if the sky is falling/not falling debate is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Few things that could be said about this post but why don't we wait until the window closes to see if the sky is falling/not falling debate is necessary. That won't change that we knew Lukaku was leaving for a long time and that it's stupid to leave such an important signing so late, and now we look like we're scrambling around for anyone who'll come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I have to agree. I won't lose my shit until after the window closes and we don't have a striker, but not having a replacement for Lukaku to go through a pre-season with seems a bit risky. We need someone now who is ready to step up now and put some goals in the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 That won't change that we knew Lukaku was leaving for a long time and that it's stupid to leave such an important signing so late, and now we look like we're scrambling around for anyone who'll come. You're making a lot of assumptions which aren't going to be relevant if we sign a decent option. I will say that it doesn't matter what we "look like" we are doing. Neither of us are privy to what's going on behind the scenes but given our spending this window and the quality we've brought in I think those pulling the strings have earned more faith than you seem to have in them. I think most would agree its been a very positive window given our circumstances. The fact that the new players are going to take some time to gel together and that we aren't immediately going to be a top 4 team doesn't diminish that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Still a few days left so I'm not to arsed but you can't deny the logic behind what Romey is saying We lost our biggest goal threat/asset and have left it till the death to sort it doesn't bode well tbh but I trust Koeman and co to sort it still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) You're making a lot of assumptions which aren't going to be relevant if we sign a decent option. I will say that it doesn't matter what we "look like" we are doing. Neither of us are privy to what's going on behind the scenes but given our spending this window and the quality we've brought in I think those pulling the strings have earned more faith than you seem to have in them. I think most would agree its been a very positive window given our circumstances. The fact that the new players are going to take some time to gel together and that we aren't immediately going to be a top 4 team doesn't diminish that. Yeah, it's definitely not a problem to be leaving this signing so late. A team that's already struggling to gel and you bring the focal point striker in after the season has started, who then will also take time to bed in and get used to the system. It's not like goals are important or anything, and that it may have been beneficial to get them in earlier. Edited August 29, 2017 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Yeah, it's definitely not a problem to be leaving this signing so late. A team that's already struggling to gel and you bring the focal point striker in after the season has started, who then will also take time to bed in and get used to the system. It's not like goals are important or anything, and that it may have been beneficial to get them in earlier. Your premise seems to be that we had the option to get a real quality striker in and that we are just dragging our feet. Perhaps that is true for other clubs and maybe it was true for us in the past but I think that's an unfair assumption given the level of activity we've seen under Walsh & Co. As we go for a higher quality of player it's going to be harder for us. We are going to be competing against richer clubs, many of whom can offer CL football. It will require patience from those making the decisions and from our supporters (as unrealistic as that may be). Nobody gets to where we want to get to overnight anymore. I'd rather us not sign a striker this window and wait to find an option that will really improve us than make a panic buy and sign some mediocre option to a long contract which will stifle the growth of guys like DCL and Sandro while not moving us forward. In the grand scheme of things it's far more important to get the right players in then to do it quickly. Whoever we bring in may be here for many years. missing 5 or 10 games is a small matter when weighted against that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Lukaku was a complete surprise and brought in just before the deadline. The key is knowing who we want, sticking with that, and not making panic decisions. Yes, it adds risk - but that's negotiation for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Lukaku was a complete surprise and brought in just before the deadline. The key is knowing who we want, sticking with that, and not making panic decisions. Yes, it adds risk - but that's negotiation for you. what a signing that was, even better in hindsight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Lukaku was a complete surprise and brought in just before the deadline. The key is knowing who we want, sticking with that, and not making panic decisions. Yes, it adds risk - but that's negotiation for you. I think that was just the loan signing wasn't it? They are a bit easier to get through the door. I will have my fingers crossed though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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