24 Jun 2024 19:56:01
Eds, can you give us an update on Calvert lewin and potential incomings?
{Ed002's Note - At present Everton have priced him out of a move to Newcastle - they could return with a better offer. Wildcard would be MIlan if Zrkzee heads elsewhere.
Iliman Ndiaye (S/W/AM) Versatile forward who only joined Marseille in the summer of 2023 - but the goals have completely dried up. Everton have enquired after a loan with an option to buy, but the player wants to stay in Marseille, although they are keen to sell him and want their €20M back but will reluctantly accept slightly less - aligning with what they will be spending on his replacement.
Tammy Abraham (S) With JM departed then it is likely TA will as well. Brentford see him as a potential Toney replacement and Aston Villa will almost certainly provide an option. Spurs may turn to him if they lose out on their first choice. Wildcard would be Everton but it would require UEFA oversight and payments spread over a longer period. Will need to prove his fitness after a terrible injury. Roma may offer him back to Chelsea in exchange for Lukaku.}
25 Jun 2024 08:51:25
Thank you Ed that’s great. Are we likely to target a winger?
{Ed002's Note - If DCL stays the Ndiaye can play on the wing. Others looked at:
Yankuba Minteh (RW) Left footed RW will perhaps get another loan at Feyenoord after a very good season. Arne Slot was impressed by him but following him to Liverpool, except as cover, would be a huge step up. Everton and Roma offer options but the price is too high for Everton.
Alex Matos (CM/AM/RW) Having had a very good loan to Huddersfield and has been attracting scouts from Everton - who are also tracking another Huddersfield player, Lille, Fortuna Düsseldorf and PSV at the behest of an ex Chelsea player. Chelsea will likely look to another loan rather than a sale with Bayer Leverkusen keen.
Assane Diao (LW/RW) Interest gone.
Much is still down to departures and has been eased by Jack Harrison.}
25 Jun 2024 15:32:36
That’s great Ed thank you. Hopefully a strong squad at the end of the summer, a very good start already. Add a winger, another centre mid (ndidi) and a forward and only lose Calvert Lewin I think sets us up nicely for a comfortable season and we can then start to build for next year.