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Our midfield now looks better suited to a 4-3-3 but might need a new manager for that

Juanito wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2026 2:32 pm Our midfield now looks better suited to a 4-3-3 but might need a new manager for that

I personally think it entire squad looks more vibrant and appealing with a new manager, we have a youthful exciting core, that simply won't get utilised under Moyes

Can't be right

Galatasaray rejected Everton's verbal offer of 35 million pounds for Barış Alper Yılmaz. The English club will make a new offer during the week.

Trowel wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2026 3:14 pm Can't be right

Galatasaray rejected Everton's verbal offer of 35 million pounds for Barış Alper Yılmaz. The English club will make a new offer during the week.

Thing is, I THINK he is your typical right footed winger who plays on the left and likes to cut in on his right.

I'd rather we got Grealish back for that and him and George are sorted for the left.

We need a more out and out right winger who goes on the outside, as dibling is someone who also prefers to cut in.

This is all assuming we sell Ndiaye of course.

Only serious reports I've heard about this fella is from Turkish outlets so I doubt there is much in it.

I’m actually a bit worried about our wide options right now with Ndiaye’s future in question.

I like George and Dibling and want them to get plenty of time to play and learn but I’m not sure how much Moyes believes in them.

McNeil is crap but Moyes will have no issue playing him if he’s still here. Alcaraz isn’t very good off the left but might see minutes there.

Wouldn’t mind a big clear out with Ndiaye, McNeil, and Alcaraz moving on to be replaced by Grealish and another natural right winger, whether it’s someone who likes to tuck into the half spaces or a more traditional, touchline-hugging type.

At the very least, McNeil and Alcaraz need to go to fund another loan for Grealish. Thought Ndiaye was at his best last season when he was on the opposite of the pitch from Grealish and given the freedom to get into scoring positions. He hasn’t flashed much creativity here but he knows where the goal is.

I don't get why everyone is so keen to get rid of Alcaraz. He's still relatively young, played at a high level in England, Argentina, Brazil and Italy - yes he's never lasted and he's raw, but he makes things happen (sometimes at the wrong end, granted)
On paper, he's ahead of Hackney imo, and younger, yet we seem to be glad to get rid of him and happy with someone that's older and hasn't done half as much.
I know he's only got a year left on his contract, but I'd be looking to extend and get him involved more.

777Kidnappings wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2026 1:37 pm Sigurddson, rooney and bolasie?

Those halcyon days

Raptor wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2026 3:57 pm I don't get why everyone is so keen to get rid of Alcaraz. He's still relatively young, played at a high level in England, Argentina and Italy - yes he's never lasted and he's raw, but he makes things happen (sometimes at the wrong end, granted)
On paper, he's ahead of Hackney imo, and younger, yet we seem to be glad to get rid of him and happy with someone that's older and hasn't done half as much.
I know he's only got a year left on his contract, but I'd be looking to extend and get him involved more.

For me, it’s his proclivity for making very bad decisions with the ball. I’d rather let someone else try to sort it out and take the money today.

And he is no way ahead of Hackney for a proper midfield role. There’s not a manager in the league who would trust Alcaraz to make the right decisions taking the ball off the CBs. He’s cover for #10 role at best and I think Röhl’s energy and commitment setting the press plus his eye for goal will see him overtaking Alcaraz there anyway.

That plus the contract makes him an easy player to just get rid of.

kramer wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2026 4:07 pm For me, it’s his proclivity for making very bad decisions with the ball. I’d rather let someone else try to sort it out and take the money today.

And he is no way ahead of Hackney for a proper midfield role. There’s not a manager in the league who would trust Alcaraz to make the right decisions taking the ball off the CBs. He’s cover for #10 role at best and I think Röhl’s energy and commitment setting the press plus his eye for goal will see him overtaking Alcaraz there anyway.

That plus the contract makes him an easy player to just get rid of.

I should have clarified, I see him more as a number 10, but I also think that's where we will see Hackney most.
You don't really want him around our box, but he does make stuff happen and he presses really aggressively

Trowel wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2026 3:14 pm Can't be right

Galatasaray rejected Everton's verbal offer of 35 million pounds for Barış Alper Yılmaz. The English club will make a new offer during the week.

I kinda believe this one. He’s very versatile. He’s physical and decently tall at 6’1 and very hard working. Has played both wings, up top, as a left back, as a RIGHT BACK…the wings are his primary position though.

Feels like a player Moyes would like a lot.

I’m a little surprised people aren’t more taking this seriously, but perhaps the sources aren’t reliable? That reporter has 2 million followers though so might know a bit.

I’m choosing to ignore it because I can’t get behind paying serious money for a peak age player who’s only played club football in Turkey.

I also don’t trust someone who chooses to wear number 53 for his club.

kramer wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2026 4:53 pm I’m choosing to ignore it because I can’t get behind paying serious money for a peak age player who’s only played club football in Turkey.

I also don’t trust someone who chooses to wear number 53 for his club.

Feels like we're going to need additions on the wing though.

Ndiaye feels like he's off and we probably want someone lined up first if so.

Grealish is still an unknown, decent chance he comes back but there were rumours about Atleti and Villa showing interest in him.

£35 million for a 26 year-old who’s only played in Turkey would irk me a bit.

If we’ve got that type of wonga why not get Doué instead of the Canadian lad.

blueToffee wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2026 5:05 pm Feels like we're going to need additions on the wing though.

Ndiaye feels like he's off and we probably want someone lined up first if so.

Grealish is still an unknown, decent chance he comes back but there were rumours about Atleti and Villa showing interest in him.

Oh, we need another winger for sure. I just hope it’s someone else.

I think there’s a chance he could be worth it, he certainly looks the part physically, but his goalscoring and creative output are not all that impressive for the level he’s played at.

I hate this sort of signing for £30m plus. There has to be someone younger or who’s plied their trade at a higher level once we’re looking at that sort of price.

Not sure why but he reminds me a lot of Richarlison in this video.