27 Jun 2026 10:54:33
Bowen or a decent forward should be brought in regardless of what happens with Nidaye. Having flexibility and options to play different forward lines can only work as an advantage for us.
Personally, I think Ndiaye is more dangerous in central areas. Most of his best work comes from when he is able to drive at goal. Spurs goal, Chelsea goal and Sunderland goal come to mind. When he has the option to go either way, it is where he thrives. Teams will not be able to double up on him as easily in the central areas as it leaves too much space exposed in dangerous areas and 1v1 he can ghost past pretty much any player in the league.
I would be against a three of Grealish LW, Ndiaye 10 and Bowen RW next season to be honest. Get a decent striker in to knit it altogether and that will be one of the better attacks in the league.
He has barely played this WC and looked absolutely knackered at the end of last season, but we can't ignore how good he was before AFCON. He has had a little bit of a rest, not starting the first couple of games and came on last night, and broke a WC record. Scored a lovely goal too. No nonsense - ball out of his feet and heads towards goal and sends a lovely strike into the onion bag.
The lad's ability with the ball at his feet is undeniable and there is a reason that the big teams are all taking a look at him.
Of course, money changes everything but we should be aiming to keep him and bring better player in around him imo. His level will only go up if he isn't used as the outlet for every attack.
{Ed025's Note - im all for that BN and im a big fan of a fluid forward line, but unless we change the tactics of the big hoof up to a lamppost and hoping for 2nd phase ball then now matter who we get they will find it hard mate..
27 Jun 2026 12:14:26
That forward line behind a decent striker would cause any team problems. We need better squad options off the bench too. With 5 subs, teams are winning games with pacey wingers in the last 20 minutes.
27 Jun 2026 12:10:40
You aren't wrong Ed.
I thought at the start of the season we looked quite good, we had a good start bar the Leeds game where we didn't have a full side.
Hopefully Moyes feels that he can trust what is out on the pitch a bit more if we bring some quality in.
I think we need a LB, RB, CB, CDM, LW, RW and ST as a minimum, with 6 of those being starters to replace what we have in those positions.
{Ed025's Note - its asking a lot that BN, is that how many we need...yes at least, do i think we will get them...not a snowball in hells chance mate..
27 Jun 2026 12:50:51
He said he would be against Grealish, Ndiaye, Bowen.
27 Jun 2026 12:53:26
I reckon Bowen will go to a London Club, not interested in us. We are still the Mugs willing to give players one last big pay day.
27 Jun 2026 13:29:59
Think Bowen would be an improvement on what we have at the moment myself.
27 Jun 2026 14:25:31
Bowen would be a massive addition at Everton but think we need to ask Mr Dyer for his permission first.
27 Jun 2026 14:42:30
He's 29, not 38, so what's the problem? He improves our team without a shadow of a doubt, so if the price is right, it's a no-brainer. Obviously, that's if the lad wants to travel up north and his father-in-law lets him!
27 Jun 2026 12:24:57
You stole my thunder Ed! I agree totally. I also agree that BN is absolutely correct, but as was shown in the final games of the season Moyes is not prepared to sacrifice his principles to do what is clearly in the best interests of the club. I'd love to see it happen but won't hold my breath.
{Ed025's Note - i dont like being this pessimistic Shropshire but this club has ground me down over recent years mate..
27 Jun 2026 13:00:19
It is Ed. Sunderland managed to drastically change their squad after promotion, so there is no reason why we can't. But i do agree, no chance we get those positions in.
27 Jun 2026 15:32:44
BM and Ed25, we can live in hope, you just never know when it comes to Everton, gents!
{Ed025's Note - your right BP, what else can we do mate?..
27 Jun 2026 22:49:06
Don't need a lb or lw, maybe an argument for cdm but we have those. cb prob Branthwaite still getting fit. I have hopes he is not the DCL of Everton, but please not Stones.