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• No. He's been declining for at least two years. Invest in Iroegbunam, Armstrong and Garner for the ball-winning, defence-shielding side of the game. Play Dewsbury-Hall and Röhl in the ‘2' of the 4-2-3-1 alongside them and focus on signing match-winning players in the wide positions....
  Mike Allison in Should Idrissa Gana Gueye be given a fresh Everton contract?
• Last few months, since the talk started, I wanted him to stay here, firstly because of him being a part of keeping Ndiaye settled and happy at Everton, and his experience. And now, Tim, the replacement in my eyes, might leave? Not on my watch, but what can I do. Say TIM PLEASE STAY!rnrnWell, numbers show that Gana plays differently now, the question is is it good or bad? Can he play enough games next season to fulfill his wage?rnrnUnfortunately, there\'s some truth in moving on, but time can only show what will happen. rnrnEnjoy the World Cup, toffees....
  Minik Hansen in Should Idrissa Gana Gueye be given a fresh Everton contract?
• I think we’re disagreeing on terms then because a ‘second striker’ is a type of number 10.rnrnN’Diaye belongs in the centre of the pitch, using close control and quick feet to make things happen in tight spaces. This gets slightly wasted out wide where pace and delivery are more important. Both Alcaraz and N’Diaye would be at their best playing just off the no.9, dropping deep to link the play and create and score goals. Both have been successful in this role before.rnrnI’m with you that Armstrong and Röhl are both deeper players. For me, Röhl is that box-to-box, high energy midfielder. Armstrong looks to have a bit of everything so will end up belonging in the ‘2’ of the 4-2-3-1....
  Mike Allison in Everton's transfer priorities this summer
• Could this have an impact on big transfer fees?rnrnTeams will be incentivised to keep their amortisation low, to provide a higher ability to pay higher wages.rnrnLooking for value, using the academy, free transfers and sister clubs seems the order of the day. ...
  Ian Bennett in Squad Cost Ratio and how it could impact Everton
• 😁WhiningrnPack it in you big tart...
  John Collins in World Cup watchlist: 12 under‑the‑radar players Everton could realistically target across every group
• Until we bring in a replacement (and Garner is a compliment not replacement) Gueye needs to be here.rnrnYou only have to see how the team descended in his absence at the end of the season to see what we are like without him.rnrnGueye is an excellent ball winner and defence shield and until we have someone else who has settled in he must stay. 37 or not he is an important part of our team....
  Jim Wilson in Should Idrissa Gana Gueye be given a fresh Everton contract?