patto Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 58 minutes ago, RPG said: Latest I am hearing is that Digne is looking very likely to go, Mina could go with him, Holgate to be loaned out and Omar Colley (massive Gambian cb) could be joining us from Sampdoria. I’d like Colley we need a decent CB with pace and also Barkley on loan if we can’t get another CM Chach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 23 hours ago, plaidharper said: The summer window and this window have been seemingly ok. Hopefully we have learned from our mistakes. So far the only depressing signing in the past year has been Rafa. ...and Rondon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: ...and Rondon. In all fairness it would have been hard to find a quality striker on a free willing to just on the bench behind DCL. That list had to be very short and possibly only 1 name on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 4 hours ago, patto said: Is it possible there is still a power struggle behind the scenes between Kenwright and Benitez it’s rumoured big bill is in charge of all transfer negotiations if so it’s possible Benitez might be on his way. https://www.goodisonnews.com/2022/01/05/moshiri-and-benitez-at-odds-over-coutinho-with-everton-in-talks-to-sign-barcelona-ace/ and just to throw something else in to the mix - This sort of thing would not surprise. One of my positives of Benitez being here is that I am of the belief he will actually stand up to Moshiri properly in these circumstances and we don't end up with more of the 'wrong type' of players on the wage bill to suit the owners whim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, RuffRob said: https://www.goodisonnews.com/2022/01/05/moshiri-and-benitez-at-odds-over-coutinho-with-everton-in-talks-to-sign-barcelona-ace/ and just to throw something else in to the mix - This sort of thing would not surprise. One of my positives of Benitez being here is that I am of the belief he will actually stand up to Moshiri properly in these circumstances and we don't end up with more of the 'wrong type' of players on the wage bill to suit the owners whim. Moshiri needs to keep his fucking nose out. He will never learn his lesson and it'll be a great day when he sells up. Bailey, RuffRob and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 add to that Kia Joorabchian (Courtinio's agent) is apparently is a bit of an advisor to Moshiri and has his ear makes me believe there are some miles in this story. I really hope Benitez holds his ground, and insists any more budget we have this window is directed elsewhere in the squad. If Benitez is strong enough to put a stop to Moshiri making stupid signings then he will earn some brownie points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 6 hours ago, Aidan said: Wonder what position is left after a winger. CM perhaps? It must be a CM over anywhere else. If Allan or Doucoure are injured, the step down is pretty big. Benitez clearly wants to play with 2 in midfield and the other players we have can't do that. I don't think we need loads of quality in that player, we need athleticism and energy more than anything. As someone else has said, the last thing we need is probably a winger right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msloan78 Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Newcastle offered £22.5m plus Longstaff for Digne according to SSN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, msloan78 said: Newcastle offered £22.5m plus Longstaff for Digne according to SSN. That’s not too bad, but I’d rather he never went there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 I’ll say it again; he’s not going to Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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barryj Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 18 hours ago, plaidharper said: In all fairness it would have been hard to find a quality striker on a free willing to just on the bench behind DCL. That list had to be very short and possibly only 1 name on it. We had King! Bailey and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 6 hours ago, barryj said: We had King! 'We had' being the key phrase. His short term deal was up, would have had to convince him to stay. Would he (or anyone) wanted to stay given how much time Carlo gave him? Unsure. Also King wasn't free. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Still makes me sad this is even happening Sibdane, Romey 1878 and plaidharper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Matt said: Still makes me sad this is even happening What do you have against the January transfer window? Romey 1878 and Bailey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 05/01/2022 at 13:11, StevO said: Yeah buying the full backs who like to attack is a strange one! Maybe Brands and Rafa did agree on some of these things, but from the moment Rafa arrived his friends in the media were making comments about him lasting longer at the club than Brands. Maybe he just doesn’t like having a director of football. Everton and confusing. Seems the norm now. But maybe they know how to attack and defend, where as Digne couldn’t defend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeO said: What do you have against the January transfer window? I thought I was in the Digne thread. But to be fair, it could apply to most Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 05/01/2022 at 16:15, RuffRob said: https://www.goodisonnews.com/2022/01/05/moshiri-and-benitez-at-odds-over-coutinho-with-everton-in-talks-to-sign-barcelona-ace/ and just to throw something else in to the mix - This sort of thing would not surprise. One of my positives of Benitez being here is that I am of the belief he will actually stand up to Moshiri properly in these circumstances and we don't end up with more of the 'wrong type' of players on the wage bill to suit the owners whim. We will never know what conversations where had or if Benitez does deserve some kudos for putting his foot down with Moshiri, but it is a good sign that Courtinio didn't come to us (even if he ends up doing well at Villa). I wonder what wages he is on at Villa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, RuffRob said: We will never know what conversations where had or if Benitez does deserve some kudos for putting his foot down with Moshiri, but it is a good sign that Courtinio didn't come to us (even if he ends up doing well at Villa). I wonder what wages he is on at Villa. I think Villa are paying 40% (which is still probably about £100k) and there’s a £33m option. I’m glad we swerved it however well he does. I’ve seen us linked with a loan for Kulusevski - 21 - top prospect - sounds much better to me. Palfy and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, c1982 said: I think Villa are paying 40% (which is still probably about £100k) and there’s a £33m option. I’m glad we swerved it however well he does. I’ve seen us linked with a loan for Kulusevski - 21 - top prospect - sounds much better to me. Agree. Coutinho on his day is world class but so was James. Rafa for all his flaws we have to give him credit that there’s a certain “type” of player he wants and he is sticking by that. Also again sounds like the transfer strategy has finally got some direction to it. Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 I am glad Benitez had the confidence to resist a Coutinho type signing, even though this type of loaned player might actually help get some more instant results and maybe help keep his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 18 hours ago, RuffRob said: We will never know what conversations where had or if Benitez does deserve some kudos for putting his foot down with Moshiri, but it is a good sign that Courtinio didn't come to us (even if he ends up doing well at Villa). I wonder what wages he is on at Villa. 15 hours ago, Btay said: Agree. Coutinho on his day is world class but so was James. Rafa for all his flaws we have to give him credit that there’s a certain “type” of player he wants and he is sticking by that. Also again sounds like the transfer strategy has finally got some direction to it. If its true. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 40 minutes ago, Bailey said: If its true. Grow up Bailey your dislike of Benitez is becoming boring now mate, anything some says that might show a bit of positivity to the manager you have to try and dismiss? Yawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Palfy said: Grow up Bailey your dislike of Benitez is becoming boring now mate, anything some says that might show a bit of positivity to the manager you have to try and dismiss? Yawn Are you one of these people that believes everything they read in the press? I had you down as more of a cynic than that Palfy. Im not saying it isnt true, but I certainly wont be taking that source as gospel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Just now, Bailey said: Are you one of these people that believes everything they read in the press? I had you down as more of a cynic than that Palfy. Im not saying it isnt true, but I certainly wont be taking that source as gospel! Don’t be daft, Palfy doesn’t believe everything he reads in the press. He just believes everything he makes up in his head. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, StevO said: Don’t be daft, Palfy doesn’t believe everything he reads in the press. He just believes everything he makes up in his head. Steve you of all should know I’m never wrong StevO and Bailey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Palfy said: Steve you of all should know I’m never wrong I tell my wife she knows I’m always right too. She pulls the same face I pulled when I read that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bailey said: Are you one of these people that believes everything they read in the press? I had you down as more of a cynic than that Palfy. Im not saying it isnt true, but I certainly wont be taking that source as gospel! I wasn’t just particularly referring to this one comment in general you have become boring with your comments about Benitez, constantly trying to dismiss anything that anyone says that may show Benitez in a favourable light not based on anything but dislike . I’m beginning to think you have morphed into Cornish Steve and lost complete sense of balance when it comes to Benitez, fuck me just realised what a scary thought that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 It would be nice if we could pick a CM who could comfortably play as a 10. Of course last window when we needed a 10, we bought 4 of them instead of a striker, and none of them are still with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Bailey said: If its true. maybe he should come out and tell us!! sorry, I forgot, Rafa's also a bit of a c*nt if he actually now says any with any substance! Joking to one side, that's exactly why I started with 'We will never know what conversations where had.......' Its also why I had a rant a few days ago about wanna be journalists - so many opinions around it actually difficult to know what is truth from fiction these day as 'fake news' seem to get just as much reporting as a proper scoop. I suppose it give us all plenty to debate about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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