January Transfer Window

[Lastfootstamper]

Isn't he rubbish?

I keep hearing this, overrated and whatnot, but every time I seem to see him he does something not rubbish.

[cdbearsfan]

So, why would Everton let him go? I'm not disagreeing with you, you have probably seen more of him than me. I can't remember the last time I watched Everton as they always seem a bit meh.

[Lastfootstamper]

No, I've not watched Everton much at all, certainly not a whole game. But if I have flicked them on, he always seems to do something. Maybe I'm his lucky charm, and he turns it on just for me. In which case we should buy him, as I'll be watching him all the time!

[cdbearsfan]

Okay, deal. Villa sign him on condition that it is rigged for you to be one of the attendees "randomly drawn" at each of our games. 🙂

[Dante Lavelli]

He mainly plays on the left so it would mean a move to the right wing for Jack.  Weirdly that would help his England chances, in my opinion, so maybe Smith et al have lined up a “bumper deal” that keeps Jack and Luiz happy (+ Wes) whilst also improving the first XI.

[Bryan]

Plays on the right of a three but is left footed. Comparison...I’m not sure. Playmaker who can dribble and score from wide but can swap into CM. Played off a centre forward as a 10 previously I think

EDIT: Brooks I mean.

[john e]

I suppose Chelsea doing so bad makes the possibility of them wanting Barkley back even stronger if it continues

[curiousorange]

If the condition for signing Richarlison is giving Everton a free run at Barkley, I'd rather we just signed Barkley.

[SoccerHQ]

I'm happy to keep signing promising youngsters, but the next lot of first team players we should be looking to sign should be amazing, super dead good, brilliant types. Not so-so reasonable standard.

Richarlison would be of that standard as he pretty much starts every game for Brazil now, 8 in 23 games for them. His league record surprised me, not far off 1 in 2 at Everton in his first season there.

Really can't see him joining us though. Think Leon Bailey would be a really good signing, having a good season again for Leverkusen who are top fo Bundesliga currently.

[eamonn]

Everton are loaded and finally showing ambition - top manager, new stadium on the way. Why would they sell one of their best players to a club that's only just showing tentative signs of growth after a decade of falling behind them?

[Ads]

Everton's new ground is going to be a fucker to get to by car. Be a great away day though. Feel free to call on my local knowledge!

[Matt C]

Demarai Gray possibly on his way out at Leicester. On the very few occasions I’ve seen him he looked decent but that’s probably a while back. Is he any good?

[eamonn]

I've always thought he was a gifted player. Not sure if he has regressed but worth considering.

Trez/Ghazi/Traore are riddled with inconsistency but maybe that's just wingers for you.

Still, imagine having an Ashley Young in his pomp in this team... although maybe he and Jack would get in each others way (as well as testing the refs' patience).

[Mister E]

Demarai Gray possibly on his way out at Leicester. On the very few occasions I’ve seen him he looked decent but that’s probably a while back. Is he any good?

Never seemed to get much gametime ... not a first choice acquisition for us unless Shakespeare has some intel on him that makes a difference.

[chrisw1]

At least Benrahma moved on so we don't have to spend another window just urging the club to sign him.  I still think he was a big opprtunity missed though and can't fathom why we felt Traore would be a better option.