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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by burnley007 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:18 pm

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Jakubclaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:19 pm

ollieclarets8 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:15 pm
More optimistic and referring to who we've targeted - mix of ages, experience etc.
Go on I'll bite being realistically grounded flip side that could work against us with age decline & inexperience but you could equally be right & it could work in our favour. I think the season needs to start before we can claim our signings are going to be a success.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by fatboy47 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:23 pm

Presuming the striker signs, I'd say we are stronger now , right across the park, than the side that started against City 2 years ago...I'm really not sure what it is that the doubters still want.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Jakubclaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:25 pm

fatboy47 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:23 pm
Presuming the striker signs, I'd say we are stronger now , right across the park, than the side that started against City 2 years ago...I'm really not sure what it is that the doubters still want.
Maybe the doubters think it's wise to exercise caution & reserve judgement.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Goalposts » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:25 pm

The latest admin video for our new keeper is excellent one of the best they have done yet.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by fatboy47 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:26 pm

Jakubclaret wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:25 pm
Maybe the doubters think it's wise to exercise caution & reserve judgement.

Aye, all right Jakub.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Zom Zom » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:27 pm

fatboy47 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:23 pm
Presuming the striker signs, I'd say we are stronger now , right across the park, than the side that started against City 2 years ago...I'm really not sure what it is that the doubters still want.
I agree. There's been some eye opening signings, some with promise, some with vital experience. Hopefully we'll get Broja over the line soon and I'll be more than satisfied.

It's been a really good transfer window, without the apparent scattergun approach we seemed to have under Kompany.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Tricky Trevor » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:28 pm

The one year contract works for us.
If he is exceptional we can offer to extend and I rate him.
If Weiss progresses he is in situ to take the role.
If he doesn’t we look elsewhere.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by ClaretPete001 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:37 pm

If we get Broja then I think all the players most asked for have been signed. And therefore it has been a decent summer in terms of purchases. The squad is certainly better than last time's but whether this squad is 11 or so points better remains to be seen.

Be nice to see a few more off the payroll to keep the wage bill under a £100 million.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Steddyman » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:40 pm

burnley007 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 3:40 pm
Wonder what the issue is.
Not ideal.
Agent is probably delaying the deal hoping another club comes in and offers more.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Claretnick » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:43 pm

Steddyman wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:40 pm
Agent is probably delaying the deal hoping another club comes in and offers more.
If that's the case then deal is off and we look elsewhere.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:46 pm

Claretnick wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:43 pm
If that's the case then deal is off and we look elsewhere.
It isn't the case
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by bpgburn » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:47 pm

Steddyman wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:40 pm
Agent is probably delaying the deal hoping another club comes in and offers more.
Maybe with his injury record his contract is geared around games played? Wouldn't think hIs agent would like that...

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Woodleyclaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:56 pm

These parasitic bxxxxxxx are the curse of modern football.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by jojomk1 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:16 pm

Jakubclaret wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:25 pm
Maybe the doubters think it's wise to exercise caution & reserve judgement.
Two seasons ago seem to recall a number on here predicting a top 10 finish
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Re: Summer transfer window

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by agreenwood » Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:32 pm

Amazing how quickly a catastrophe develops in the absence of patience.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Ightenhill_Claret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:35 pm

Amazed at how little patience there is... The club are never going to announce players close together - for all we know they're waiting for enough time to pass from the Dubravka announcement to get the Broja one out. My guess is it might be another late night for Tony...

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Jakubclaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:39 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:16 pm
Two seasons ago seem to recall a number on here predicting a top 10 finish
I know it's absolutely insane but if you say anything different you are a negative person. I've no idea if the signings are going to be a success or not because the season hasn't started.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Spike » Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:52 pm

When Broja signs we will have the most balanced squad in ages. In the past we’ve always had one position that looked light.
ALK have done well this window
Hopefully we can get a few of the unwanted players like Obafemi, Hans, Darko etc off the wage bill

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by bpgburn » Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:53 pm

agreenwood wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:32 pm
Amazing how quickly a catastrophe develops in the absence of patience.
Nowt to do with impatience or the length of time it's taking to announce. It's just wondering what the reason(s) would be behind the agent delaying the process as reported by sky.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:53 pm

Spike wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:52 pm
When Broja signs we will have the most balanced squad in ages. In the past we’ve always had one position that looked light.
ALK have done well this window
Hopefully we can get a few of the unwanted players like Obafemi, Hans, Darko etc off the wage bill
Still think we’ll be looking to add a couple more using our loans.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by ClaretPete001 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:59 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:16 pm
Two seasons ago seem to recall a number on here predicting a top 10 finish
Anecdotally that seemed to be a consensus. I think I'm right in saying that 98 per cent in the UTC poll thought we would survive.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by jojomk1 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:16 pm

ClaretPete001 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:59 pm
Anecdotally that seemed to be a consensus. I think I'm right in saying that 98 per cent in the UTC poll thought we would survive.
Including Gloria Gaynor ;)
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by 123EasyasBFC » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:21 pm

No interviews for the 2 new signings from the club?

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by burnley007 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:24 pm

123EasyasBFC wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:21 pm
No interviews for the 2 new signings from the club?
Maybe it's a joint interview with all 3!? 😉

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Boxy » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:27 pm

:D
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:53 pm
Still think we’ll be looking to add a couple more using our loans.
I just cant see us not using the 2 loan spots

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by dcunningham27 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:29 pm

123EasyasBFC wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:21 pm
No interviews for the 2 new signings from the club?
Might of read the thread on here with everyone saying how bad the interviews are :lol:
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Spijed » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:33 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:16 pm
Two seasons ago seem to recall a number on here predicting a top 10 finish
Beating Benfica was probably the cause of that prediction.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by warksclaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:38 pm

Only delay in Broja is potentially the drop in wages should we get relegated. You would have thought though that as this has been going on since the weekend, that this issue would have been raised by now. Just requires some creative accounting

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Spike » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:43 pm

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:53 pm
Still think we’ll be looking to add a couple more using our loans.
Me to I think we will see a couple more new faces

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by mkmel » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:45 pm

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:53 pm
Still think we’ll be looking to add a couple more using our loans.
Atm I think we still need a striker (hopefully Broja) and a creative midfielder.

And if Humphreys injury means he's out for a bit of time then maybe we get a left sided centre back in on loan.
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Re: Summer transfer window

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by DCWat » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:57 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:55 pm
Sorry if already posted

https://www.goodisonnews.com/2025/08/06 ... fer-twist/
If those wages are anywhere near to being correct, that is absolute madness.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by jojomk1 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:59 pm

DCWat wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:57 pm
If those wages are anywhere near to being correct, that is absolute madness.
Welcome to the Premier League ;)
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by fatboy47 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:02 pm

DCWat wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:57 pm
If those wages are anywhere near to being correct, that is absolute madness.

Quoting the supposed opinion of a "former Everton scout"....

So basically clickbait horsesh1t.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by CoolClaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:05 pm

fatboy47 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:23 pm
Presuming the striker signs, I'd say we are stronger now , right across the park, than the side that started against City 2 years ago...I'm really not sure what it is that the doubters still want.
Absolutely - there are starters that night who are now backups + gained another 2 seasons of experience.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by jojomk1 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:05 pm

Not reliable, but have a look through all of the teams

https://www.spotrac.com/epl/everton-fc/cap/_/year/2025

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Claretitus » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:08 pm

I don’t think even Everton are that daft.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by billyhamilton82 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:09 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:05 pm
Not reliable, but have a look through all of the teams

https://www.spotrac.com/epl/everton-fc/cap/_/year/2025
Dwight McNeil needs a new agent

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by sound and vision » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:10 pm

ClaretPete001 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 5:59 pm
Anecdotally that seemed to be a consensus. I think I'm right in saying that 98 per cent in the UTC poll thought we would survive.
Tbf we should have survived comfortably. I can't imagine Parker will be as stubborn as VK was for as long, or have a very public fall out with his no 2.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Burnley1989 » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:12 pm

DCWat wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:57 pm
If those wages are anywhere near to being correct, that is absolute madness.
They dont seem quite as bad if you havent had to pay £10-15m for the player though I guess ;)
still shocking though
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by AfloatinClaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:15 pm

DCWat wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:57 pm
If those wages are anywhere near to being correct, that is absolute madness.
£0 fee + £100k/week x 3 years = £15.6 million
Purchase someone similar for £10 million & pay them £50k/week for 3 years = £17.8 million and I think you'd be lucky tget a JB equivalent for £10 million or get him to play in the EPL for only £50k/week.
Now do the numbers make more sense to you?

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Jakubclaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:51 pm

sound and vision wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:10 pm
Tbf we should have survived comfortably. I can't imagine Parker will be as stubborn as VK was for as long, or have a very public fall out with his no 2.
Some fall out I think since the 2 separated there's been nothing but complimentary words. Some might suggest the fall out was fantasy.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Colburn_Claret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:52 pm

Villa knocked back Evertons pursuit of McGinn, so they might see Josh as an alternative.
Dwight and Tarks will also be able to give an opinion on him that's probably better than the average football fan.
Wherever he goes he deserves to land on his feet, good luck to him.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Tricky Trevor » Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:04 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:56 pm
These parasitic bxxxxxxx are the curse of modern football.
I agree with your sentiment but there is nothing to say his agent is the problem.
For all we know he could have a minor injury show up on his medical and we want another look at it.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by DCWat » Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:32 pm

AfloatinClaret wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:15 pm
£0 fee + £100k/week x 3 years = £15.6 million
Purchase someone similar for £10 million & pay them £50k/week for 3 years = £17.8 million and I think you'd be lucky tget a JB equivalent for £10 million or get him to play in the EPL for only £50k/week.
Now do the numbers make more sense to you?
The numbers and logic made sense prior to the explanation, it’s a well covered point on here, transfer window after transfer window, but thank you.

Whichever way it’s spun though, a player of Josh Brownhill’s level; mediocre by Premier League standards (not intended to be a criticism) should never be able to command wages of £100k per week. The £85k per week that we reputedly offered was bonkers enough.
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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by Dark Cloud » Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:34 pm

The Broja deal has got to be a dead duck after all this time. If it isn't and he's actually announced as joining I'll be pretty surprised.

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by gandhisflipflop » Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:35 pm

Dark Cloud wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:34 pm
The Broja deal has got to be a dead duck after all this time. If it isn't and he's actually announced as joining I'll be pretty surprised.
Why?

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Re: Summer transfer window

Post by warksclaret » Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:35 pm

billyhamilton82 wrote:
Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:09 pm
Dwight McNeil needs a new agent
Absolutely

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