15 Jun 2022 06:46:32
There’s been a few comments on here about the Tarkowski deal being a bad one. If we get the deal done (and you’ve got to remember this is Everton here) then I’d consider it a decent acquisition. Burnley had much lower goals conceded than us, he was consistently playing, not injury prone or suspended, knocking on the door of international team and is on a free. Given our defensive issues, this could be what we need. The youth aren’t quite ready to step up at CB and the two senior CBs have been injured or woeful at times this season. As long as we aren’t paying wages that will cost a fortune, and throw FFP into the mix, this might be the type of signing we he save to rely on this summer.
If he comes, good luck to the lad and help sort out our back line.
15 Jun 2022 07:17:21
I think he is going to be a very shrewd signing. Better than any centre half's we have at club. Just need a few signings with promise. I sick of us constantly going for players that are not wanted by there clubs. Harry winks is as inspiring as Tom cleverly was. got to be much better out there willing to join us.
15 Jun 2022 07:52:34
I rate him too. Think he’ll do well.
15 Jun 2022 09:09:50
The plus with Tarkowski is he’s a leader and that is something we haven’t got in the team.
Would not surprise me if we do confirm the signing he ends up being captain.
15 Jun 2022 09:47:57
Spot on Dan. Think he will bring on Godfrey too, back four has lacked a vocal leader for sometime now.
15 Jun 2022 15:01:21
Have probably come across a bit negative on here lately but I'm with you re tarkowski, I think he is a great signing.
16 Jun 2022 01:09:18
I'm not actually a fan of Tarkowski and don't believe he improves our defence by replacing Keane/ Holgate. Saying that he also doesn't worsen it. Just much of a muchness for me.
But could be a worthwhile move if indeed we do manage to sell Keane. Keane's current wages plus whatever transfer fee we receive should cover the outlay of Tarkowski's wages and whatever signing bonus there was, and maybe nab a million or two extra. It's not a lot admittedly but every little bit matters towards balancing the books.