11 May 2023 14:26:28
Good Afternoon Ed002, hope your week is going well.
Was wondering if you may have any insight on Everton transfer incomings this Summer, assuming we'll even be allowed to bring players in.
It's so evident we already need a Striker/ Forward, and you'd imagine DCL will be gone this year so in all likelihood we'd need to bring in two.
I've heard whispers we're once again looking at the guy from Rangers, Alfredo Morelos. Do you think he'd be an option in both scenarios? (Relegation or Prem survival) Also one that excites me but i just can't see, Sydney Van Hooijdonk. Really struggled at Bologna but has had a really excellent season back in the Eredivise. I think he has bags of potential but wondering whether he may be one of those guys who struggles away from his homeland so would be quite a risk.
Anyways, looking forward to any updates when you have free time!

{Ed002's Note - If Everton were to be relegated, then much will change. I think Morelos will move to mainland Europe or even Turkey.

Dodi Lukebakio (RW/F) Was wanted by Frank Lampard at Everton but the club refused to support a move and he moved to Wolfsburg on loan. Hertha will resist a sale this summer as the player is scoring regularly.
Viktor Gyokeres (S) Everton looked to him in the summer and they could look again as he is having a great season. Wolves interest will probably have gone with Cuhna signing. Bournemouth offer an option. Leeds will look to him as a Bamford replacement and have approached Coventry with the signing of Rutter not impacting their interest. Coventry have resisted a sale up to now but you can expect him to make a move in the summer.
El Bilal Toure (S) An option to Gyokeres for Everton and of interest to Wolves. Almeria would demand his full buy out clause be paid in a single payent - and it is €40M.

Jarrad Branthwaite (CB) Loan going well at PSV who will look to making the move permanent. Roma provide an option whilst Mr Mourinho is there, but that will likely leave if he does. Manchester United have sent scouts. I am not certain of any Liverpool interest but when asked, the player said he would consider it.
Amadou Onana (DM/CB/CM) Only moved to Everton last summer and they are not looking to sell him. Arsenal made an enquiry in January. Not out of the question that West Ham could do the same.
Abdoulaye Doucoure (DM/CM) Out of contract in the summer and will see what options he has before deciding whether to extend.
Dele Alli (CM/AM) It continues to go horribly wrong and I understand Everton want the entire distraction of Dele Alli away from the club on a permanent basis. He should be at his peak value yet he is worth little to Everton if they want to sell. The loan to Besiktas did not well and they will not take up their option to buy. Everton could look to release him but will not want to pay up his contract - so some negotiation is required - particularly with Spurs if Everton want to avoid an issue with the PL.
Neal Maupay (S) Everton will look to upgrade with Gyokeres if they can.}

1.) 12 May 2023
11 May 2023 23:16:12
You're a star Ed002, Thank you!
Always tough to know what on Earth will happen when we don't even know which division yet. Going to be a very intriguing Summer window for sure.

2.) 13 May 2023
13 May 2023 00:00:00
Sad to think Branthwaite will be moving on, not sure how that’s been allowed to happen, so much potential made and the fact that Holgate, Keane and Godfrey are getting in his way makes it all the more galling.

Speaking of young players, what about Tom Cannon? Surely we should be giving him a go? He’s an upgrade on Maupay is he not?

3.) 13 May 2023
13 May 2023 00:10:44
He is swinners. Kay’s hope branthwaite stays too! The young French left back is pulling up trees on loan in France too can’t be any worse than mykolenko! The team is awful we need to give the youngsters a chance, especially considering our financial predicament. Let’s be honest with the senior players we’re have now we will just keep battling relegation until we eventually go down and will continue signing players from relegated clubs so would much rather the kids got their chance.

4.) 13 May 2023
13 May 2023 00:40:49
Think anyone including the groundsman would be an upgrade on maupay!

Got to be up there in the top 5 worst transfers in the clubs history.

5.) 13 May 2023
13 May 2023 10:27:23
If we can scrape staying in the league, some serious reshaping is required. Some senior players need to move on from the squad and the wage bill. Pickford and Onana are our biggest assets - if can get top dollar, this could help a rebuild. Young, hungry, creative players please. Players that have been out on loan can be considered by SD now, no reason why Branthwaite, Cannon, Dobbin etc can’t impress in pre season.

6.) 14 May 2023
14 May 2023 12:33:02
It’s a very, very sad indictment of the situation at the club, and typifies why we are where we are, that Jarrod Branthwaite will likely be moved on in the summer. He’s certainly an extremely talented young player that, with the right coaching, will go on to become a top defender. Same with Isaac Price. Investment in players for the future is just as important as investment in the team no and investment in the new ground. Sadly we lack any acumen where this is concerned.

7.) 15 May 2023
15 May 2023 07:01:58
Thing is Pierre, we invest in youth but just sell them because no managers will give them a chance. Our 1st team must have it in their contracts that they have to be in the 1st team squad every game. Only explication as to why few of them are still Premiership footballers.