10 May 2019 16:45:53
Hi Eds,
Any truth in Spurs beating us to sign Gomes? Will be gutted if he doesn't join after the performances he's put in this season.
{Ed002's Note - There is no secret that there are a number of sides interested in Gomes - and Spurs has been interest for a long time as has previously been explained. Again, part of the issue that Everton has, probably the largest part, is that they are selling a project (or dream if you will) as they have no European football, nor any clear sight of European football. Everton can easily get stung to pay more wages to compensate - but then the plan needs to sell. That is the reality of it.}
10 May 2019 22:22:28
You can’t blame him if he goes to spurs CL final, CL next season and the pull of living in London. He’s done great for us this season and even made a effort with the fans and the charity events etc. Good professional and a role model for the younger players.
12 May 2019 10:23:53
Pochettino has said that he will evaluate his future after the final. How many players who would consider going to Spurs now have second thoughts after comments like that? Might be easier selling a project when the manager has every intention of staying than a club who currently have CL but not the manager who got them there.
13 May 2019 14:28:38
Perfectly put ed. I'm Hoping his time at Everton can help pursaude him. He has been happy but he may feel he needs t9 be in a champions league team now, which would be understandable considering the short nature of being a footballer and the uncertainty of outcomes. All we can do is hope 🤞.
13 May 2019 15:26:35
Thanks Ed
Doesn't bode well for us, just need to have faith that we have a contingency plan in the event he doesn't sign!
{Ed002's Note - There is a Plan B, but I suspect looking for other options.}