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Massive decision for Stones, could make or break his career. Going to City and playing under a manager with similar playing philosophy's as Martinez could ruin him, as could playing for a ruthless manager such as Mourinho. The mistakes he has made for us have gone under the radar for many Pundits but if he'd made those mistakes at UTD, City or Barcelona then they would have been magnified. The best move would be to stay and hope Koeman can bring the best out of him. Playing under a manager that was also a defender could be the best decision. He needs a year out of the spotlight. Saying that if a bid of £45m came in for him id sell ha ha.

http://www.insidefutbol.com/2016/06/24/everton-lodge-bid-for-poland-international-as-bayer-leverkusen-lurk/292021/ I don't really know too much about him. Thoughts?

TBF he's only 32. Not quite past it yet.

Schneiderlin & Mata are the ones i could see happening. Rodriguez certainly not. I also think RK will go back to Southampton for a former player, maybe Van Dijk? Forster?

Ha ha i take it you dont like that phrase, me neither but Martinez made a lot of quality players look awful last season. Hopefully they all come good under RM.

apologies i seem to be Single-handedly messing this thread up.

Haha not a clue what happened there!

He loves the North West, he's settled here and has a bar / restaurant in Manchester. Wouldn't be at all surprised if it happened. Would be a good fit too i think.

Im glad Barkley hasnt had a chance at the Euros, his confidence looks knocked enough as it is. im hoping he has a great season this season under Koeman.

Im glad Barkley hasnt had a chance at the Euros, his confidence looks knocked enough as it is. im hoping he has a great season this season under Koeman.

Hopefully Koeman can get some of our players back to their best, Mirallas, Coleman and Baines all seemed to suffer under Martinez and McCarthy also went downhill after a great first season. Im also hoping a new fitness regime will help too as Geri always seemed gassed after 60 mins. hate using this phrase but all could be like 'new signings' under Koeman.

TBH id be happy with 3-4 quality signings (obviously depending on who stays and who goes). Too many could cause issues.

Haha think we are way down the pecking order on that one. I think Mata will be the no10 we end up signing. As for Cavani, cant see it. Looks like a suggestion more than a rumour.

McCarthy has been average the last 2 seasons but so has everyone else in the team. First season JM was immense, maybe our stand out player. Hopefully Koeman can bring him back to that level. We now have a coach that will work on defense and fitness, i see this as a fresh start for a lot of players.

Schneiderlin would be a great buy imo, not sure how much truth to it there is or if its just an easy story for the journalists. Who would he replace? As good as Barry was last season surely he will be used less this term. id like to see McCarthy get another chance this year, had 2 mediocre seasons but Koeman could be the perfect manager to get the best out of him.

He's definitely put on some 'bad' weight over the last few months. No wonder under Martinez, not one players looked fit last season.

Yeh he scored 25 goals but missed as many, plus he gave up after Christmas. Cant blame him for everything as last season was a nightmare all round but his effort & attitude was shocking.

Im not too sure why everyone is so worried about the December fixtures? We dont know how the teams will look yet. Leicester could completely fall apart if they lose key players, i cant see Hull winning many games and the 'tough' games are all at home. Im not overly worried. New times at Everton!

Blind has been great all season and he's been played out of position. it wouldnt surprise me one bit if he signed for us now Koeman is in charge.

I'm hoping he leaves now tbh, tired of his half arsed displays. Unplayable on his day, but those days are few and very far between.

Seen a couple of Tweets linking us to Blind and Mata as JM doesnt rate either. Id take them both at Everton.

If he signs a new contract its because he hasn't had any decent offers not because he wants to stay.

Cant imagine his price would be too high at 30 with a year left on his contract. Goal return is low considering the service he gets from Tadic. Would be a great replacement for Kone though.

I like Arnautovic but i wouldnt have him in my team over Mirallas. I don't think we need 7 new players either. think that's a little excessive (unless they are replacements for players that leave), especially with no European Football.

Hard to judge him playing in a West Brom team that doesn't suit his style. I imagine just rumours. Linked before we had a manager.