11 Aug 2026 16:52:18
Now reading Ndiaye has turned down the Saudis and staying at Everton, good news that vital player for us.
{Ed025's Note - happy days..
11 Aug 2026 17:05:33
Hope that's the case, GB. Need his creativity.
Now for the RB and striker..
An LB wouldn't go amiss either.
11 Aug 2026 18:05:58
I'm no expert, but whenever I've seen Senegal play, he's far from the first name in the start line-up. Actually, he always seems to be a sub, or gets subbed off quite early when he does start. I think he knows here he's playing every important minute unless he's injured. I like him, but I don't think he's super elite level, and I think he knows he's a bench warmer at City and Arsenal, with an FA Cup and League Cup likely making up most of his starts.
I also think a player knows when they are 3rd, 4th, or even 5th choice on a transfer list for clubs. Another year here does him no harm, and these rumours usually only lead to a wage rise when they don't materialise.
11 Aug 2026 21:05:06
He's not elite as he basically went on holiday after AFCON. His form was average, which stops him being elite.
He is capable of special moments and I don't want him to leave, but honestly, I think fans will be calling for Johnson off the bench if his form remains average.
11 Aug 2026 21:19:05
Not elite but when he starts taking people on and going past them it's pure football. Joyful and warm fuzzy like. ??
11 Aug 2026 22:52:26
Don't think the worry was ever Saudi. It is if the likes of Arsenal or United come calling.
12 Aug 2026 01:02:31
Exact wording, turned down Saudi League because he wants to stay in the Premier League.
12 Aug 2026 07:10:27
Exactly dms but he didn't say with who?
12 Aug 2026 12:34:36
I wonder if Morocco hadn't been awarded the cup if the Senegal lads would have come back buzzing, instead they came back shell shocked. Still, he definitely dipped to average player levels and Gana took a month to get going too. It's the classic lack of competition for places that accommodates some players being able to cruise.
It's a subconscious thing, but it's measurable.