DownUnderToff

Thanks Romey, that would prove unlikely then...

Still wouldn't be cheap Makis. How much do you think is in the kitty? I've heard around 10-15m left.

I think that McGeady will probably go and bring a few more.

I would be rapt if Everton landed him, surely the Belgian connection would work for us.

An older article, but a bit of a write up on him at number 8.

http://outsideoftheboot.com/2014/12/24/100-best-young-players-2015-midfielders-3/

Get him, Anthony Martial, this Sam Byram chap and a decent CB. What a transfer period that would be...too much to hope for.

Kev or shaquiri could play the 10.

Yeah, no doubt you're right but I'm partial to getting a natural/full-time No 10.

Shinji & Ante Coric would be fine by me (not asking for much...).

Otherwise play a 4-3-3 with 2 No. 8's (is that the right number??) and 1 CDM.

Deulofeu and Shaqiri on both flanks? Hell yes!!

Aren't they both predominantly RW? If Mirallas goes to fit him in, I think we'd be playing one them slightly out of position.

Regarding the AMC that (many would agree) we badly need, I haven't heard much on that front from Oz. Not since Kagawa was mentioned. I'm hoping there's a lot going on quietly, cause there seems to be a lot of promising young attacking mids out there that might not break even Everton's bank.

The idea is that the DMC provide the platform for the rest of the team to attack. They are the first line of defence, but also they are supposed to be good distributors, something that Makelele was never able to do, and tactically smart.

 

I want to believe that McCarthy will be the ultimate DMC at some point, when he decides to start grabbing games by the neck and starts passing forward and make good timed runs. The other DMC should not be a DMC, but a MC with the physical tools to run around.

 

In other words, in 2 years I fully expect McCarthy to do the Barry role, and a more offensive polished player to do the 'box to box' midfielder.

That's bittersweet for me, Twente are my Dutch team through family origins.

I'm something of a tight a..., paying a lot more for him in a few years would seem like a wasted opportunity.

Would be really keen on getting this kid. Gone completely quiet though, anyone know if Everton have gone cold on him?

New to the forum.

Does anyone know why we're not (or if we secretly are) going harder for him? Apparently left out of Lyon squad and on the move. Arsenal don't need him, so surely we can talk him around considering we have a need in that area.

Hi Toffeetalk,

I'm an Everton fan from down under and new to the site.

Shattering news about Barkley. Given our needs (even more so now) in this area, I'd be really keen for the club to go hard at Clement Grenier. Apparently (haven't verified) left out of Lyon's squad and available for 7.5m. Looks to be a top quality talent from what I've seen.

As far as the backup striker, does anyone think there's any chance of getting Lacina Traore back from Monaco on deadline day? If Falcao doesn't end up moving that is.