30 Dec 2020 00:06:54
Any chance of Diego Costa ed.

{Ed002's Note - I cannot sensibly answer "any chance" questions. Something changed in the summer that would likely discount such a move.}

1.) 30 Dec 2020
30 Dec 2020 15:49:47
What are your thoughts on any movement in the January window Ed? . Realistically can we expect any moves in/ out or will we be waiting until summer? .

2.) 30 Dec 2020
30 Dec 2020 17:50:31
I would not expect too much in January but Everton face work in the summer and need to decide on which contracts to extend and which to let run down or sell up. Before the start of next season they need to add asecond pick G, a RB, possibly a DM, a RW and a S.
Possible options being considered right now include:
Gleison Bremer (CB) Carlo Ancelotti tried to take him to Napoli and could try again - but a Work Permit could be an issue unless paying over the odds. If Mina stays nothing will happen.
Sami Khedira (CM/DM) Will be allowed to leave Juventus in January. The player says he is keen to work with Ancelotti again - it is unclear if Everton would look to him - makes little or no sense and wages would be very high. Spurs may offer a solution for 18 months.
Demarai Gray (RW) not a CA pick but there might be a real push for him.
Boulaye Dia (S) Reims striker who would need to considerably improve his strike rate but has been of interest to Brighton, Everton and Marseille. Says he wants to play for Lyon.
Arkadiusz Milik (S) a wildcard because of the CA link but of interest to others.
Diego Costa (S) will be offered to two English sides including Everton but I doubt they will want the risk.

Everton have 10 players entering the last year of their contracts next summer in addition to these potential departures. The club needs to step up.
Robin Olsen (G) will become a Free Agent.
Jonjoe Kenny (RB) Schalke wanted another loanbut Everton have kept him and not used him - needs to move on.
Yerri Mina (CB) May well be available at the right price.
Mo Besic (DM) Wasting his time in the U23s at Everton.
Yannick Bolasie (LW) Sporting wanted to keep him but would prefer another loan if there is an end to the current crisis - this is the result of buying all the LWs in Europe - will be very tough to move on - except cheaply in January but a Free Agent in the summer.
Bernard (LW) Really needs to get to a side who can manage their squad well - Roma may offer to take him on a loan to buy deal of some type.
Moise Kean (S) Needs to move on as soon as possible.
Cenk Tosun (S) has permission to talk to other clubs but fitness will be an issue.

3.) 30 Dec 2020
30 Dec 2020 18:15:58
Thanks Ed, are you aware of any purchase agreement with PSG at a set price existing within the terms of the loan for Moise Kean? . Seem to be reading a lot of differing reports. Are you aware of any desire from PSG to take him permanently? .

{Ed002's Note - There is no option to buy. It depends on the new coach but goals are coming easily in France.}

4.) 31 Dec 2020
30 Dec 2020 23:36:45
Hi Ed - few sites say PSG have an 18.1 million option to buy at end of season - not correct? - shame I thought that money was nailed on.

{Ed002's Note - I am pretty sure there is no option to buy the player at a fixed amount and if they want to they would have to go back and negotiate with Everton.}

5.) 31 Dec 2020
31 Dec 2020 09:36:26
Yeah you are right - I looked again yesterday - Learnado had rubbishd reports of the 18.1 million as did CA.

I think that’s probably around the fee we might end up getting for him - hopefully he keeps scoring.