Barry
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I'm so surprised they didn't do this.Or you pay the Adams release clause and it sorts our the midfield and right back crisis in one transfer.
I'm so surprised they didn't do this.Or you pay the Adams release clause and it sorts our the midfield and right back crisis in one transfer.
Villa is seriously ambitious and they are rich now. And they not gonna sell Douglas cause they brought in an inferior playerReally like the Luiz link, maybe more likely with Villa going for that Juve midfielder.
Isak easily. Much better technically and can dribble well. Doesn’t have big injury record. I get gambling on injury prone player on the cheap. But for 60-70 million with the injuries he had is just irresponsibleSo who would people choose between our remaining "top targets" - Isak or DCL?
It's tricky because I don't particularly rate DCL but he is a bit of a goal machine when fit, especially with creative players around him which we have atm. He's one dimensional, but he really might make the difference this season.
Then there's Isak who's almost the polar opposite; less of a focal point, more of a wide forward who can play in several positions across the front; seems to have way more in his locker but not proven in the league and an inconsistent goal scorer in relatively poor form. Think he's probably the better player and he could explode in a couple of years. Really unlikely to do much this season though.
So who would people choose between our remaining "top targets" - Isak or DCL?
It's tricky because I don't particularly rate DCL but he is a bit of a goal machine when fit, especially with creative players around him which we have atm. He's one dimensional, but he really might make the difference this season.
Then there's Isak who's almost the polar opposite; less of a focal point, more of a wide forward who can play in several positions across the front; seems to have way more in his locker but not proven in the league and an inconsistent goal scorer in relatively poor form. Think he's probably the better player and he could explode in a couple of years. Really unlikely to do much this season though.
Spot on summary of the two. Think DCL is at his peak and obviously knows the league, and do think he'd thrive with Saka and Tierneys crosses. But Isak has the higher ceiling, and certainly has better link up play.
The thing is, I don't see any scenario where Everton sell DCL in January, so I don't really see the value in discussing him really. I think if we are to make a big signing this month, it's paying Isak's release clause.
From what I understand or read somewhere Spanish clubs are still ****ed financially? Surely we won’t have to pay a full release clause here.
Edu spent the summer of 2020 trying to negotiate a lower fee with Atleti over Partey, only to end up paying the full amount on Deadline Day.Spanish clubs always say “release clause or no deal”. Most of the time it’s bollocks.
Edu spent the summer of 2020 trying to negotiate a lower fee with Atleti over Partey, only to end up paying the full amount on Deadline Day.
Would definitely take Sanchez over Melo if that was the choice. Looks like we favour the Brazilian thoughDon't understand why we don't make a move for Rento Sanchez, he would fit well in our midfield, we are probably still in debt to lille for Gabriel and Pepe, what's another player on the tab...
I think the difference with Isak is his form... they might worry that if they don't sell high now then they'll lose the opportunity. Think getting either of them now is pretty unlikely thoughYeah but he had a clause lower than his perceived value on the market. Isak has one of those silly overinflated ones.
Villa is seriously ambitious and they are rich now. And they not gonna sell Douglas cause they brought in an inferior player
Sacking and replacing Arteta would of been an easier option than this disaster of a month - Auba returns with Arteta gone, and if only Edu hadn't been such a stupid **** we could of seen the return of Douzi.Heads should roll tbh. What's happened here and it's consequences will be nothing short of disastrous. We've had plenty of time to sort something out.
I think the difference with Isak is his form... they might worry that if they don't sell high now then they'll lose the opportunity. Think getting either of them now is pretty unlikely though