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duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 So is it a loan or a permanent deal? https://thisisfutbol.com/2022/01/blogs/premier-league/everton-interested-signing-loan-el-ghazi/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 London Blue and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlbanyNYToffee Posted January 12, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Normally I'm the first one to vote against stop-gap options that don't appear to have any strategy behind them, however this will keep Iwobi further from the team so I'm absolutely elated. Matt, plaidharper, dunlopp9987 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, AlbanyNYToffee said: Normally I'm the first one to vote against stop-gap options that don't appear to have any strategy behind them, however this will keep Iwobi further from the team so I'm absolutely elated. I wouldn't put money on it. The manager has chosen Iwobi time and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: I wouldn't put money on it. The manager has chosen Iwobi time and again. And he apparently doesn’t want El Ghazi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: And he apparently doesn’t want El Ghazi. If this is true, we're in an even bigger shitstorm than we thought. We get rid of the DoF so the manager has more influence on the transfers and team building, only for the owner to go above the managers head and bring in someone he doesn't want, purely as a friendly gesture to another billionaire Romey 1878 and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, AlbanyNYToffee said: Normally I'm the first one to vote against stop-gap options that don't appear to have any strategy behind them, however this will keep Iwobi further from the team so I'm absolutely elated. Sometimes stop gaps are necessary. I think far more is being made of this than should be. In this window there aren’t likely to be many available options. I’ve heard that he’s a guy who plays “in the hole” as opposed to a winger so for the sake of argument let’s assume that’s true. It’s absolutely a position of need for us. No, he may not be a longterm solution but a 6 month loan on middling wages is not going to effect our fortunes one way or another. The greater concern is over who is ultimately pulling the trigger on these moves but as all we have to go on is unsupported speculation I don’t think there is much gain in getting riled up over that just yet. dunlopp9987 and AlbanyNYToffee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 22 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: If this is true, we're in an even bigger shitstorm than we thought. We get rid of the DoF so the manager has more influence on the transfers and team building, only for the owner to go above the managers head and bring in someone he doesn't want, purely as a friendly gesture to another billionaire It’s Everton, I almost expect these things now . dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: I guess we’ll find out if this is true if he walks El Ghazi might not be the hero we want, but he might be the hero we need! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, StevO said: El Ghazi might not be the hero we want, but he might be the hero we need! The thought had crossed my mind if I’m honest . StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 On loan with no obligation to buy. £30K a week wages, can player right across the front. An instant upgrade to Iwobi as can deliver a final ball and does put the ball in the back of the net- fairly regular. Defiantly a good squad player so decent cover. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, RuffRob said: On loan with no obligation to buy. £30K a week wages, can player right across the front. An instant upgrade to Iwobi as can deliver a final ball and does put the ball in the back of the net- fairly regular. Defiantly a good squad player so decent cover. He’s not a player I’d of thought to bring in but on that basis it’s a yes if it keeps Iwobi out of the way. Any thoughts on Gray being in front of Allan and Doucoure and El Ghazi on the wing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 I do think he has a knack of getting in goal scoring positions. I am not sure about his finishing but whenever I have seen Villa play he has had a good chance. He can dribble and he has a bit more pace than I thought too. He actually looks to be able to pick out a player with a cross but I wouldn't call him creative. I still see him as a Richarlison type player that plays very directly. I am not sure where that leaves our squad because when everyone is fit we have the following players for 3 positions: CF: Dom / Rondon / Cenk / Simms / Dobbin Wing: Richie / Gray / Townsend / Gordon / Iwobi. It just feels like a strange signing to be bringing in at this moment in time. I don't think we lack attacking players and it just seems like a waste of resource especially when we have a full squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aidan Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 12 hours ago, Bailey said: It just feels like a strange signing to be bringing in at this moment in time. I don't think we lack attacking players and it just seems like a waste of resource especially when we have a full squad. Like you mentioned he's direct. Maybe Rafa believes he will suit his style of play. Like someone mentioned before, Gray could be moved into the middle which would only leave Richy, Gordon, Townsend and Iwobi for the wide spots. Let's face it, Iwobi is useless and the less we see of him the better. Townsend is more of a squad player and Gordon is still learning the game. I don't know much about his game, but I'm all for reinforcing this area of the team with a player that suits Rafas style. I think Rafa sees his front 3 or 4 as the most important players in the team. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Aidan said: Like someone mentioned before, Gray could be moved into the middle which would only leave Richy, Gordon, Townsend and Iwobi for the wide spots. Gray in the middle would be great. He could play as a 10 or an advanced 8, maybe? At the moment, he is the only player in the squad who has the speed of thought and technique to open things up in the middle. If that came off, we could have Richalison playing to his strengths off the left and Gordon / El Ghazi coming in off the other side. Just gives us more options. Would be a Benitez masterstroke if this came off. The general direction of transfers is very encouraging at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Comment from someone with a long memory and who appears to hold grudges... https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/anwar-el-ghazi-everton-transfer-22730636 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 If it's a loan, and if the loan fee and wages are low, then maybe it's worth the risk. After the Rondon experience, though, I can't say I'm excited by this move. (And for those who claim Gray and Townsend were Benitez's choices, I suspect they were Brands' men.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SpartyBlue Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Smart to include the buy option now. I know most people think he’s going to be awful but if he does well and we want to make it permanent they can’t raise the price then. Sibdane and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 I don't know much about him besides that goal, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 And it's done https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2446641/el-ghazi-joins-everton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 For a team that creates little and doesn't score many…. This is a decent signing. Little risk, but possible great reward. London Blue and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 The buy option is around £8m. Depending on what he shows for the next 4 months, would much rather spend that and get Iwobi as far away from the club as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Happy it’s a loan. We need one more preferably a CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, MC11 said: Happy it’s a loan. We need one more preferably a CM Agreed. If we can get a CM in, it could turn out to be one of our better windows. Just need to make a CB our top priority for the summer then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Sibdane said: I don't know much about him besides that goal, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Oh no, has anyone spoken about his number? What’s left mid again? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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