14 Jun 2018 16:35:15
May I ask a question here that is not Everton related? The start of the World Cup has made me curious. It's honestly cool if you don't post it.

Everybody seems to think it's impossible to sign players away at the WC but I remember when those incredible young German hopes suddenly signed for Real, Khedira and Ozil.

My question is about that, the German young stars (at the time) suddenly signed for Real. Were they of long term interest or did Real pounce so quick after a great performance that no other teams had chance to react?

Makes me wonder if teams are scouting Worder Cup and have to jump on a transfer as quick as possible without the diligence and scouting that would typically go into a transfer. Imagine the turkeys you could get because someone just clicked on the world stage, or alternatively the gem you gain because a young unknown has been given a chance.

1.) 14 Jun 2018
14 Jun 2018 20:06:49
Read sissoko for instance.

2.) 14 Jun 2018
14 Jun 2018 22:21:59
Enner valenica at last world cup.

3.) 15 Jun 2018
15 Jun 2018 09:26:08
Besic? . had messi in his pocket. done nothing since!

4.) 15 Jun 2018
15 Jun 2018 09:38:42
Besic? . had messi in his pocket. done nothing since!

5.) 15 Jun 2018
15 Jun 2018 19:43:16
That besic performence was outstanding.

6.) 15 Jun 2018
15 Jun 2018 22:15:24
We bought Besic after he marked Messi out of a game at the WC.