January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread

[Footy-Vill]

Read elsewhere we are interested in Deulofeu - was he the guy that played for Everton?

That was linked well before Christmas. Yes, he's the ex Everton and Watford player. Wasn't in the squad at all for their last last match, so looks like they're getting ready to sell him.

He played under Unai Emery when the pair were at Sevilla during the 2014/15 season, where he managed three goals and 10 assists for the La Liga side.

This season Deulofeu has three goals and seven assists from 17 matches in all competitions this season.

Deulofeu "When it comes to coaches, he raves about the way Unai Emery operates his team: "He is an amazing coach, he works a lot with videos, he studies a lot the opponents. Video sessions were like more than one hour, it was intense but very nice working with him."

His agent has said Aston Villa have been in contact so I guess he could be the signing for the attack. A player with Premier League experience so can fit straight in. Since the 2021-22 season, Deulofeu has recorded 16 goals and 12 assists in 52 games while playing as part of a front two

[ChicagoLion]

I remember he looked quite useful for Everton, although a bit lightweight as far as the physical side of the game is concerned.

[SamTheMouse]

I'm going to see Marseille play Rennes on Friday. I'll ask him.

Do you live in / near Marseilles ?

Just under an hour away.

[Dr Butler]

I remember he looked quite useful for Everton, although a bit lightweight as far as the physical side of the game is concerned.

my memory might be playing tricks, but was this the player who scored a cracker in the FA cup semi- final for Watford vs Wolves ?

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[MattW]

I remember he looked quite useful for Everton, although a bit lightweight as far as the physical side of the game is concerned.

my memory might be playing tricks, but was this the player who scored a cracker in the FA cup semi- final for Watford vs Wolves ?

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The Doc

Yep, and the winner: https://youtu.be/AXScELErNYM.

[Dr Butler]

I remember he looked quite useful for Everton, although a bit lightweight as far as the physical side of the game is concerned.

my memory might be playing tricks, but was this the player who scored a cracker in the FA cup semi- final for Watford vs Wolves ?

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The Doc

Yep, and the winner: https://youtu.be/AXScELErNYM.

cheers MattW

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The Doc

[Ian.]

What a goal that was, I forgot all about him at Watford. Could be a cracking signing.

[eamonn]

He's inconsistent which has stopped his talents from being fully realised. We already have too many players who play well one game out of three.

[Vegas]

It’s easy to be totally wrong on transfers but this doesn’t strike me as a great move. Pretty average strike rate, not hit the heights for a while, wrong side of 26, not really a striker, not really a winger,  don’t really get it.

[paul_e]

It’s easy to be totally wrong on transfers but this doesn’t strike me as a great move. Pretty average strike rate, not hit the heights for a while, wrong side of 26, not really a striker, not really a winger,  don’t really get it.

IF we sign him it would be as competition for Bailey who plays a role that is almost perfectly described by the bold bit.

Personally I'd prefer someone a bit younger but the more the link comes up the more I think he could be exactly what we need to give us competition in a role that seems to be masively important in how we're playing.

[pablo_picasso]

On the plus side, he can play both wings & the striker position, so excellent cover. Udinese fans love him. Him & Beto have been having fun in Serie A this year...

[john e]

One thing I’ve picked up about Emery from listening and reading various comments is that he does like a utility player apparently

I personally rather go for positional specialists than jacks of all trades but think every squad needs too have one or two utilities
just a case of getting the balance right I suppose

[Rudy Can't Fail]

It’s easy to be totally wrong on transfers but this doesn’t strike me as a great move. Pretty average strike rate, not hit the heights for a while, wrong side of 26, not really a striker, not really a winger,  don’t really get it.

Me neither. Sounds like another Ollie Watkins.

[brontebilly]

It’s easy to be totally wrong on transfers but this doesn’t strike me as a great move. Pretty average strike rate, not hit the heights for a while, wrong side of 26, not really a striker, not really a winger,  don’t really get it.

Agreed, very mixed career to date. Bit of a journeyman in truth. One to swerve for me.

[DrGonzo]

He's in the best form of his life.  Late developer?  Change of position improved him?  Better than Coutinho?