19 Jul 2021 21:41:24
Are theses brands signings, because if they are he is getting worse for me
I'm sorry but surely he can do better.


1.) 19 Jul 2021
19 Jul 2021 22:04:56
Not risking much with free transfers with 1 year contract.


2.) 19 Jul 2021
19 Jul 2021 22:05:26
Doubt any of those mentioned are down to him mate. Nunes is one Brands want's in. Interesting times ahead.


3.) 19 Jul 2021
19 Jul 2021 22:25:18
Who idea was it then to buy them? If it wasn't brands.


4.) 20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021 04:07:34
I don't think they are Brands signings and I think he needs to assess whether he is being listened to by Everton or whether he can be effective

I'm less than enthused by these imminent signings but a backup goalkeeper was required and a free transfer Begovic is a better deal than 17m for a goalkeeper who hopefully won't get too much playing time if Pickford continues his form

Townsend and Gray are harder for me. Townsend was a 1-2 year wonder when he he was playing for England but that was years ago. He gives his all and I like him for that but, to me, is another Walcott or Bolassie - little end product

Gray - he looked like he had potential but failed to make it at Leicester. Went to Germany and failed within 6 months. Someone is seeing something in him that I don't see from the last 2-3 years but he is young so might come good

I've been on this site complaining about squad depth so maybe this is trying to address that but I don't see other teams quaking in their boots. Maybe the next couple will do that. Maybe it allows us to move Bernard and Iwobi (or Delph or Davies or Gomes or Siggy) on and free up some wages/ funds

Townsend, Gray, Gomes, Siggy, Iwobi, Bernard, Delph, Davies - how many of them would get into your fantasy team?

{Ed077's Note - Gray is a Brands signing. Don't know about AT.


5.) 20 Jul 2021
19 Jul 2021 22:49:28
Rafa has obviously taken a look at our squad and thought get me some squad fillers which is something we have been short of last season.
Gray and Townsend are back up for Richarlison and an incoming RW (if we can raise funds from a sale)
I think they are getting em in early so they don't need to make another Iwobi panic buy if it gets late in the window and we haven't been able to shift anyone.
If Kean goes I suspect we'll buy a quality young RW. Dumfries deal is close by the sounds of it. Maybe we'll loan a striker if Kean goes.


6.) 20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021 06:44:32
Part of me agrees Smit but when I think about it it's not squad fillers we need, It's more squad strengtheners

GK We needed a replacement for Olsen going and Begovic on a free is a good move until one of the youngsters gains some more experience

RB - Only an aging Coleman (what a player he has been for us) with Godfrey and Holgate not really well equipped as cover. Need a signing urgently

CB - Keane, Godfrey, Holgate, Mina, Branthwaite and U23's. Maybe missing one =, especially if we are going to play with a back 3

LB Digne, Nkounkou and Small - covered

Midfield/ Attack Don't forget this is for just 5 positions if we play 5 at the back and 6 if we play for

Currently we have Delph, Gomes, Allan, Doucoure, Gbamin, Davies, Sigardsson, Iwobi, Richarlison, DCL. Kean, Gordon, James, Broadhead, Onyango, Baningime, Tosun, Bernard, Kean 19 payers with another 2 imminent in Townsend and Gray and today we are linked with Bailey, Chukwueze and McNeil. There are also a couple of U23s that would be looking for a chance. WE don't need squad fillers - we need better players in the squad HOW MANY DO WE NEED TO LET GO AND HOW. Of the current 19 players on our books how many are fit for purpose (ffp) , are the two incoming ffp. Are we adequately covered at CF. Who is our star player on the right? 21 players for 5-6 positions but too many of them shouldn't be with us.


7.) 20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021 08:49:08
Is Demari Gray similar to Lookman situation? Personally I thought Gray was the better of the two, so not too bothered about him. At least we are looking at players who can beat people and run! Maybe Townsend is an alternative wide player, different to what we have until someone better becomes available who can do the job better than he can….


8.) 20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021 07:01:48
If we have the funds free up they will come BW.
Apparently Townsends crossing accuracy last season was the best in the league, make of that what you will but I'm sure DCL will be all over it.
I know Trippier has been mentioned and his age goes against him but he didn't half ping some lovely pin point crosses in the Euros.
Sounds like Dumfries is almost a done deal so a RW and a striker if Kean goes and we're somewhere near.


9.) 20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021 13:06:16
Would like Kean to stay, see if Rafa can get a tune out of him. Definitely no loan out though.


10.) 20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021 16:19:26
I don't thin Kean has any interest being here, working under a new manager or not.