Everton Banter Archive July 18 2016

18 Jul 2016 19:34:20
Well my bubble has been burst i was hoping to sign mata but looks like just a rumour. another day and still not a stiff of a clue who we are actually after i do like the lad from Lisbon though a lot better than witsel but its anyones guess anything your end ed.

18 Jul 2016 21:37:22
It's the same every year always the last to sign anyone.

18 Jul 2016 21:37:27
For weeks and weeks since this apparent link to Mata Ed002 has said there has been no discussions between Everton and United for Mata. This was a media rumour based on the fact Mourinho sold him whilst at Chelsea and we had money. They put 2 and 2 together and got 112. Whoever our Ed002 is he is seldom wrong so i don't tend to listen to media and use this site as my only source for transfer updates.

18 Jul 2016 22:07:03
last to sign anyone maybe but things are changing slowly and our majority share holder will soon shake things up.

19 Jul 2016 09:09:29
Keep on hearing that Moshiri will 'shake things up'. Koeman signing aside not much shaking going on thus far.

18 Jul 2016 10:18:28
Ed002: your informed views would be most welcome.
I imagine that there are no doubt many reasons why a player may agree to move from one club to another: - for example: more money; more chances to win trophies; playing for a "bigger" club; living in a major city; playing for a renowned coach; playing for their favourite (boyhood) club; and - yet again and as always - more money.
In your experience, what tends to be the main reason (s) why a player chooses one club over another?

{Ed002's Note - You pretty much nailed it Sid. Players look to opportunity, the club, playing at the top level and then the city. This is the attraction of clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal over many others.}

18 Jul 2016 19:16:32
Ed002: Many thanks as always for your informed insight.

18 Jul 2016 13:59:12
Reports coming out of Portugal today suggest Everton are on the verge of signing midfielder William Carvalho for €35 million. let's hope so. going to need some strong meds soon and a white coat if we don't start signing someone!

18 Jul 2016 14:07:00
I hope so Sol, class player.

18 Jul 2016 15:19:28
It's getting hard this in it, linked to loads of layers then someone comes in and steals them. Seen it to many times.

Why don't we ever do it easy, with or without money it never changes.

And soli I'm going to be in a padded cell next to u haha.

18 Jul 2016 18:18:55
According to some reports we are rumoured to be unwilling to meet Carvalhos 35 million transfer price. We only want to pay 16.5 million if you believe reports. I wasnt too bothered about the lack of transfer activity while the euros were still going, but with just over 3 weeks till the start of the season the inactivity is a bit strange to say the least.

18 Jul 2016 20:47:42
35 million euro is about 28 million pound. quite cheap for a world class midfielder.

18 Jul 2016 12:07:18
Juan Mata is staying at Manchester United the player even confirmed don't believe the media hype outside of Manchester United training ground at Carrington.

18 Jul 2016 12:30:37
good, not what we need, luxury player, I changed my mind on this a while back as initially would have loved him here but not type of player Koeman likes, too slow, too lazy, still class though :)