03 Jun 2016 10:32:15
A lot of paper talk today Ed and it looks like Koeman as next manager what do you think?
{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what the papers are saying but Everton do want Koeman. He has to think carefully as he knows that there will be a very attractive offer from elsewhere at the end of next season. He also has to decide if he can work within the confines of a system that Everton will be proposing. So some work to be done by teh club.}
03 Jun 2016 10:43:15
This offer at the end of next season?? is it set in stone then?
{Ed002's Note - Nothing is "set in stone" Blue247.}
03 Jun 2016 10:55:05
Exactly Ed002.
03 Jun 2016 11:21:26
Ed 02 - if Southampton say no to efc's request to talk to koeman, is that the end of the matter?
{Ed002's Note - Short of him trying to force the issue, yes. Would you want Manchester United talking directly to John Stones with permission of Everton being given?}
03 Jun 2016 11:26:00
Been on Sky sports news for last hour or so Everton are in talks with him and need to sort out compo with Southampton before taking it further.
03 Jun 2016 11:31:35
Wasn't trying to provoke an arguement just asking for facts. Efc refused stones requests, bids last season and this time Southampton hold all the cards so all rumours are futile at mo.
{Ed002's Note - I am not sure what your problem is. I explained the situation as it is.}
03 Jun 2016 11:42:16
No problem, only asked for a fact.
03 Jun 2016 11:47:13
Think his problem might be that Sdblue1 didn't read the posts correctly
03 Jun 2016 15:29:41
We don't know Koeman's contractual terms, it is pure speculation. Given that he is known to move clubs frequently I suspect he would have trigger events within his contract. For example if it is true that Southampton have offered him a new deal that in itself might allow him to consider other offers. The days of employees being servants to their employers have long gone.
03 Jun 2016 16:47:51
Have to ask ed I know the answer I will probably receive but are united talking with John stones?
{Ed002's Note - No DB.}
03 Jun 2016 17:09:17
Nice one ed Is there any info on where stones may be playing his football next year? I've read on the city page they are keen with laporte being injured but I also remember last year one of the eds saying he was keen to work under Mr mourinho (I can ask on another page if it would be more applicable)
{Ed002's Note - NOthing has changed at all. Barcelona, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea all took a look at Everton's John Stones in the summer of 2014 but none made an offer. Chelsea made an attempt to sign him in the summer of 2015 but then moved on to another target. I very much suspect Manchester United (who showed interest some time back) will look again to Stones. Interest of Chelsea has gone for now as they look elsewhere but a recent change in thinking at Barcelona means they are once again looking at Stones as an option. Everton know that Real Madrid have attended a couple of games and are working around a major potential issue that may make them bite. Everton will resist any move, but as ever, paying over the odds could force the matter – as it could force a bid from elsewhere, such as Manchester City - but he is not their preferred choice.}
03 Jun 2016 22:20:13
Nice one.