Makis Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 We still only have three CBs with experience. As nice as it was to see Branthwaite play I think a loan would be more beneficial for his development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 sounds like branthwaite is headed out on loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Absolutely need 4 senior CBs. Someone is always hurt, in our case usually Mina, but for instance right now Holgate is facing a few weeks out. Get Gibson and Branthwaite on loan in the Championship and if Tomori provides cover on the bench that is Chelsea's problem not ours. Plus with the way Keane runs hot and cold Tomori has a real shot to play, just like Zouma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Honestly, I’d love to test Branthwaite. Worst case is he goes on loan January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Tomori would be good if we had an option to buy, which i doubt will happen. They now have 5 cbs (6 if you include Azpilicueta) although Silva will only play a season or two at most - which may make Chelsea reluctant to lose Tomori on a permanent deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: But he's going out on loan to play. I'd be surprised if he gets much game time here, so I don't know what Chelsea or Tomori are thinking. It's make sense for us, but not them IMO. Yeh definitely, it would be silly business by them unless of course he ends up being that good that he does become a starting CB. Then it will be win-win. As someone has said before, we have to face that Mina isn't going to stay fit all season and Holgate is likely to be out early doors. There will be game time for either one of our young lads or for someone on loan however between the three of them (Mina, Holgate and Keane) they should see the lionshare of game time so it will only be scraps. It comes down to whether you believe playing regularly on loan is better than playing occasionally for the first team but training with them every day. Speaking of Holgate has anyone seen an update on him yet? 1 hour ago, Matt said: Honestly, I’d love to test Branthwaite. Worst case is he goes on loan January. Personally I would be less keen to do this. If the window shuts and we have 2 injured CBs, Keane and two young lads then all the hard work we have done in the window to strengthen midfield could be undone. I like the look of Branthwaite and Gibson and I hope they go on to do well here but its inevitable they will make mistakes and cost us goals simply due to inexperience. Personally I would rather they do that somewhere else and get a full season of mens football under their belts. There is no right or wrong in this though, they could flourish in the first team or not play enough on loan. Its why Brands gets paid the big bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: I really don't get the thinking behind this. Unless we're selling Mina, which seems very unlikely. To allow us to loan brsnthwaite/Gibson out I reckon. c1982 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 It doesn't bloody stop what is going on this window! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Aidan said: Tomori would be good if we had an option to buy, which i doubt will happen. They now have 5 cbs (6 if you include Azpilicueta) although Silva will only play a season or two at most - which may make Chelsea reluctant to lose Tomori on a permanent deal. This! If he comes and he’s good, we have to buy him. We can’t have the situation where Zouma went back and we were short again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Read this comment on a site and couldn't really agree more: Quote Needs more playing time and not another loan. Great on the ball and makes incisive passes into midfield and the wingers checking in. Also gets in front of players when running onto a ball and shields it well (away vs Ajax for example)/ Would form an outstanding partnership with Thiago Silva when Lampard eventually goes through his rotation of center backs throughout the season to find the best pairing with Silva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Just now, StevO said: This! If he comes and he’s good, we have to buy him. We can’t have the situation where Zouma went back and we were short again. He just signed a 5 year deal, if he turns out to be very good we could struggle to get him with Lamps still there in a year he really rates him. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Not sure how much this means, but apparently Kai Havertz has taken his number. Zoo 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, Sibdane said: Not sure how much this means, but apparently Kai Havertz has taken his number. Nice spot - that means a lot!!! Was hoping that would be the case with James and the #10. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: I really don't get the thinking behind this. Unless we're selling Mina, which seems very unlikely. I see it as Keane, Mina, Holgate and Tomori being our 4 cbs. I would prefer Tomori be a bit part player here and Gibson/Branthwaite be playing every week at Championship level for a year. In an odd way, this signing gives Gibson/Branthwaite more opportunities long term. Chances of us signing Tomori long-term are slim but maybe we don’t actually need him beyond this season as one of our youngsters could come back ‘ready’ next season. Could prove a smart move. StevO, RuffRob and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, c1982 said: I see it as Keane, Mina, Holgate and Tomori being our 4 cbs. I would prefer Tomori be a bit part player here and Gibson/Branthwaite be playing every week at Championship level for a year. In an odd way, this signing gives Gibson/Branthwaite more opportunities long term. Chances of us signing Tomori long-term are slim but maybe we don’t actually need him beyond this season as one of our youngsters could come back ‘ready’ next season. Could prove a smart move. I'm slowly coming around to this one. Mina hasn't exactly shown to be the most fit and Tomori has more experience in the fist team than Gibson/Branthwaite. I'd rather them go out and get more consistent time playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 hours ago, c1982 said: I see it as Keane, Mina, Holgate and Tomori being our 4 cbs. I would prefer Tomori be a bit part player here and Gibson/Branthwaite be playing every week at Championship level for a year. In an odd way, this signing gives Gibson/Branthwaite more opportunities long term. Chances of us signing Tomori long-term are slim but maybe we don’t actually need him beyond this season as one of our youngsters could come back ‘ready’ next season. Could prove a smart move. Like I said, it makes sense on our part but not for Tomori or Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 4 hours ago, c1982 said: I see it as Keane, Mina, Holgate and Tomori being our 4 cbs. I would prefer Tomori be a bit part player here and Gibson/Branthwaite be playing every week at Championship level for a year. In an odd way, this signing gives Gibson/Branthwaite more opportunities long term. Chances of us signing Tomori long-term are slim but maybe we don’t actually need him beyond this season as one of our youngsters could come back ‘ready’ next season. Could prove a smart move. More or less this is exactly what happened with Zouma and Holgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Like I said, it makes sense on our part but not for Tomori or Chelsea. Didn’t see that - yep, pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/12066904/fikayo-tomori-everton-close-in-on-chelsea-defender-on-season-long-loan Sky pushing the story too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cornish Steve Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 This is proving to be an awesome transfer window. I've said little about our deals over the past few years because I would have sounded unduly negative; other than Kean, I was not particularly struck by any of them. This time around, though, I'm pleased with every single one of them. Very well done, Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Apparently not as close as first thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Lampard has even said he might start at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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