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Another transfer window target seemingly slips through the net. Despite genuine interest from Everton, Fulham’s Harry Wilson is reportedly set to join Leeds United on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old Wales international, whose contract at Craven Cottage expires at the end of this month, has opted for West Yorkshire, turning down offers from the Blues, Aston Villa, and Benfica.
According to widespread reports this week, Daniel Farke’s Leeds side have swooped in with a lucrative long-term contract to seal the deal. Wilson is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, putting an end to a saga that began when his proposed deadline-day move to Elland Road collapsed last summer.
The Everton Angle
Losing out on a free agent who is coming off a stellar 2025-26 campaign — wherein Wilson bagged 11 goals and 8 assists across all competitions and was crowned Fulham's Player of the Season — is undoubtedly frustrating. For a club still meticulously balancing the books under the watchful eyes of the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), a proven top-flight winger available for zero transfer fee was a highly attractive proposition.
Given the ongoing necessity of keeping the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) manageable, Wilson would have provided a vital injection of attacking quality without the burden of an amortised transfer fee. However, reports suggest Leeds simply outgunned the competition by offering a substantial pay rise and a guaranteed long-term deal that the Blues were either unable or unwilling to match.
Why Leeds?
The move sees Wilson reunite with a strong Welsh contingent at Elland Road, including Dan James, Ethan Ampadu, and Joe Rodon. For Fulham, it represents a significant blow, coming shortly after the departure of manager Marco Silva earlier this month.
The uncertainty surrounding the managerial vacancy at Craven Cottage reportedly played a part in Wilson's decision to finally sever ties with the West London club and explore his options.
What Next for the Blues?
While the disappointment of missing out on a primary target is par for the course in the summer window, the focus must shift quickly. As we prepare for another campaign at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, the mandate to bolster the squad with smart, cost-effective acquisitions remains paramount.
The recruitment team will need to cast their net wider to find the right attacking reinforcements. There is little room for financial error, and missing out on a free agent of Wilson's calibre only heightens the pressure to unearth value elsewhere in the market before the window shuts.
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Mark Ryan
2 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:36:48
2 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:36:48
What the actual fuck are Moyes and Kinnear doing allowing this player to opt for Leeds over us???
Perfectly placed to snap up this skillful attacking, excellent footballer who is just entering his prime. He has goals in his locker and is a free fucking agent whose family live just down the road.
What the actual fuck are Waldorf and Statler doing??? I fucking give up. Moyes -- you are one, spent, idle so-and-so...
Perfectly placed to snap up this skillful attacking, excellent footballer who is just entering his prime. He has goals in his locker and is a free fucking agent whose family live just down the road.
What the actual fuck are Waldorf and Statler doing??? I fucking give up. Moyes -- you are one, spent, idle so-and-so...
Michael Kenrick
3 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:40:18
3 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:40:18
Come on, Mark, give him a break.
He's having to watch four games each night for TalkSport. Must put a strain on the old bugger.
He's having to watch four games each night for TalkSport. Must put a strain on the old bugger.
Gavin Johnson
4 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:43:59
4 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:43:59
Surprised we didn't go in for Wilson. A little embarrassing if we did and we lost out to Leeds. He seems like a Moyes signing.
His goals and assists numbers were amazing last season, but at 29, he's had many seasons where he hasn't hit those heights so maybe Leeds were the only club that went above and beyond to sign him.
His goals and assists numbers were amazing last season, but at 29, he's had many seasons where he hasn't hit those heights so maybe Leeds were the only club that went above and beyond to sign him.
Mark Ryan
5 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:49:29
5 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:49:29
No chance Bowen will move North unless its Manchester that come knocking.
Not a chance he'll come to us.
Not a chance he'll come to us.
Christy Ring
6 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:53:40
6 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:53:40
So I looks like Leeds have signed Wilson... would he not have been a good addition for free, and sell McNeil?
Then again, Moyes isn't too worried about transfers... He's doing punditry at the World Cup. Totally ridiculous, there's no other Premier League managers over there?
Then again, Moyes isn't too worried about transfers... He's doing punditry at the World Cup. Totally ridiculous, there's no other Premier League managers over there?
Soren Moyer
7 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:57:42
7 Posted 24/06/2026 at 14:57:42
We don't do goal scoring wingers! If he can't defend as Moyes want, he is no good!
Moyes out!
Moyes out!
Ian Bennett
8 Posted 24/06/2026 at 15:00:45
8 Posted 24/06/2026 at 15:00:45
Harry Wilson is a missed opportunity for a good technical footballer, who will play well for the next 3 years.
Ryan Holroyd
9 Posted 24/06/2026 at 15:25:39
9 Posted 24/06/2026 at 15:25:39
Not really bothered about him.
Had a good season last season but nothing to write home about previously.
Had a good season last season but nothing to write home about previously.
Si Pulford
10 Posted 24/06/2026 at 15:31:10
10 Posted 24/06/2026 at 15:31:10
One good season and he's 30. If he didn't have a good season next year there would be few on here that Moyes's MO is to sign aging players past their best.
I'm not too bothered about this one. If he replicates last season's form, it will feel like a missed opportunity... but history suggests he normally contributes a couple of goals or assists a season and spends a lot of time on the bench.
As a free agent, his agent will be after a hefty signing-on fee and big wages with a decent contract length, you would imagine.
I'm not too bothered about this one. If he replicates last season's form, it will feel like a missed opportunity... but history suggests he normally contributes a couple of goals or assists a season and spends a lot of time on the bench.
As a free agent, his agent will be after a hefty signing-on fee and big wages with a decent contract length, you would imagine.
Conor McCourt
11 Posted 24/06/2026 at 15:34:28
11 Posted 24/06/2026 at 15:34:28
A technical player wants to play for a team with a clear identity where he can showcase his talent. Who can blame him?
I'm not fussed as I don't rate him as highly as others seem to and Mykolenko normally gave him no change.
We should be aiming for better but whether Moyes can attract them is another story.
I'm not fussed as I don't rate him as highly as others seem to and Mykolenko normally gave him no change.
We should be aiming for better but whether Moyes can attract them is another story.
Frank Worrall
12 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:05:40
12 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:05:40
I can't get my head around the urge of some players to gravitate to Leeds! Is there something that Yorkshire clubs have got that Merseyside hasn't? Or is it the sheer inability of our so-called scout and transfer teams to settle on a particular target and push through a deal?
Virtually every day we are told that Everton are preparing a bid for this player and that but nothing transpires and the potential catch turns up somewhere else. If we can't afford an asking price, then why do we bother bidding?
It can't be the Blues facilities, which are the best in the country, so it must be something else. Certainly our failure to make it into Europe and a manager who has completely lost his mojo are critical factors...
But these can be overcome if the owners take their eyes off the profit columns for once and take action. At the moment, EFC are in limbo and, with the imminent start of a new season and no fresh blood on the horizon (but lots of departures), the future looks bleak.
Virtually every day we are told that Everton are preparing a bid for this player and that but nothing transpires and the potential catch turns up somewhere else. If we can't afford an asking price, then why do we bother bidding?
It can't be the Blues facilities, which are the best in the country, so it must be something else. Certainly our failure to make it into Europe and a manager who has completely lost his mojo are critical factors...
But these can be overcome if the owners take their eyes off the profit columns for once and take action. At the moment, EFC are in limbo and, with the imminent start of a new season and no fresh blood on the horizon (but lots of departures), the future looks bleak.
Mark Holder
13 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:13:43
13 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:13:43
So far this transfer window has been typical of Everton. We are in danger of letting our best players go and signing players in panic mode at the end of the window.
While we have got Moyes in charge, we have got limited chances of signing young up-and-coming players. Why would they come to Everton after seeing how Dibling and George have been treated???
We will be in danger of relegation again if our so called recruitment team don't get their backsides into gear and stop dithering. To lose out on Harry Wilson is just a show of their incompetence and how players don't want to play for Moyes.
While we have got Moyes in charge, we have got limited chances of signing young up-and-coming players. Why would they come to Everton after seeing how Dibling and George have been treated???
We will be in danger of relegation again if our so called recruitment team don't get their backsides into gear and stop dithering. To lose out on Harry Wilson is just a show of their incompetence and how players don't want to play for Moyes.
John Collins
14 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:25:55
14 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:25:55
Mark,
It will be journeyman free transfers on enhanced wages, mate.
You're right: What ambitions would a young player have to want to choose to sign for Moyes? More of the same to look forward to next season.
It will be journeyman free transfers on enhanced wages, mate.
You're right: What ambitions would a young player have to want to choose to sign for Moyes? More of the same to look forward to next season.
Ian Bennett
15 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:35:35
15 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:35:35
Yeh, we've got Mykolenko.
Whoopty fucking doooo!!!
Whoopty fucking doooo!!!
Gavin Johnson
16 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:41:37
16 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:41:37
He's gone to Leeds because they're paying him £110k a week.
Personally, I wouldn't have made him one of our biggest earners.
Personally, I wouldn't have made him one of our biggest earners.
Conor McCourt
17 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:52:28
17 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:52:28
Well, Mykolenko has proved more of an asset than your man Moyes...
John Collins
19 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:59:09
19 Posted 24/06/2026 at 16:59:09
Gavin.
No fee involved makes up for the wages.
No fee involved makes up for the wages.
Ryan Holroyd
20 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:08:17
20 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:08:17
There's also a signing-on fee, agent's fee. For another slow plodder.
No thanks.
No thanks.
John Collins
21 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:10:38
21 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:10:38
Ryan.
He plodded his way to 10 Premier League goals and 7 assists last season.
He plodded his way to 10 Premier League goals and 7 assists last season.
Christy Ring
22 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:13:45
22 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:13:45
I see where Leeds are trying to sign Charles from Southampton as well, a young ball winner we're supposed to be interested in? But you won't see much when you're getting paid to be at the World Cup.
It's actually embarrassing, a bit like when Koeman was off golfing, and we ended up with no striker for the season, after he advised Lukaku to join Man Utd?
It's actually embarrassing, a bit like when Koeman was off golfing, and we ended up with no striker for the season, after he advised Lukaku to join Man Utd?
Gavin Johnson
23 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:30:51
23 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:30:51
John #14,
I know he's free, but putting a player who at 29 has had one really exceptional season in his career on big wages sets a precedent to become the norm. I think it's the kind of move we'd have done under Moshiri. We've worked hard to get the wage bill down since those times.
If he was 24-25 and still had potential to get better, or could be sold on for big profit, rather than a player making his final big move, I'd agree with you.
I know he's free, but putting a player who at 29 has had one really exceptional season in his career on big wages sets a precedent to become the norm. I think it's the kind of move we'd have done under Moshiri. We've worked hard to get the wage bill down since those times.
If he was 24-25 and still had potential to get better, or could be sold on for big profit, rather than a player making his final big move, I'd agree with you.
John Collins
24 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:32:43
24 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:32:43
👍 Fair comment Gavin
Gavin Johnson
25 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:52:08
25 Posted 24/06/2026 at 17:52:08
John, I think Villa were really interested in him too but walked away for the same reason as we have.
I'd find it hard to believe he'd have chosen Leeds over Villa and Everton, if either club were offering him similar wages and contract length.
I'd find it hard to believe he'd have chosen Leeds over Villa and Everton, if either club were offering him similar wages and contract length.
Ian Bennett
26 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:01:15
26 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:01:15
Yeah, I'd take Moyes over your Mykolenko and Dibling shouts, Conor.
John Collins
27 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:03:58
27 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:03:58
The agent gets them the best deal, Gavin, financially, not in a football sense. He gets more for himself that way, the dollar talks.
Baffles me how good players in their prime play in Saudi. How much money do they need?
Baffles me how good players in their prime play in Saudi. How much money do they need?
Conor McCourt
28 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:32:10
28 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:32:10
Raving about Wilson then hamering Dibling. Let's see when he's 29 if he is able to surpass the mercurial Wilson.
Once he is allowed to play freely and in a more central position, Dibling will win over his doubters.
Manager ruins a talent then the player gets two-footed. Your response, Ian, is typical of your posting.
Once he is allowed to play freely and in a more central position, Dibling will win over his doubters.
Manager ruins a talent then the player gets two-footed. Your response, Ian, is typical of your posting.
Adrian Phillips
29 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:43:34
29 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:43:34
It's amazing the number of people who are criticizing Moyes. Moyes says what he would like. And as head coach, his views may be considered but that's his input.
Kinnear has surrounded himself with a group of 10-12 "transfer specialists" in roles such as scouting, analysis, risk assessment, analytics and AI, negotiation, etc, to determine prospects, analyze and then negotiate and finalise deals. This is par for the course.
Premier League clubs rarely give football coaches much influence on mega money deals, as it is considered as an investment rather than a pure football issue.
Kinnear has surrounded himself with a group of 10-12 "transfer specialists" in roles such as scouting, analysis, risk assessment, analytics and AI, negotiation, etc, to determine prospects, analyze and then negotiate and finalise deals. This is par for the course.
Premier League clubs rarely give football coaches much influence on mega money deals, as it is considered as an investment rather than a pure football issue.
Dale Self
30 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:46:36
30 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:46:36
To further amazement, Moyes is shite.
Could we not at least have feigned interest to drive up dirty Leeds' cost?
Could we not at least have feigned interest to drive up dirty Leeds' cost?
Adrian Phillips
31 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:52:43
31 Posted 24/06/2026 at 18:52:43
Let us get serious. Everton, outside Evertonians, is considered a small club.
Saying Everton is a 'big club' is wallowing in nostalgia and like saying Great Britain is still a super power ruling three-quarters of the globe.
Large clubs are defined by cash flow, revenue, and balance sheet. Everton has huge debt, is unprofitable, and has revenues at the bottom of regular Premier League sides, and indeed below Championship West Ham.
Unless you get a Russian oligarch on an ego trip or a sovereign wealth fund promoting national image, owners want cash flow and earnings; your spend is dictated by your ability to pay for it.
Saying Everton is a 'big club' is wallowing in nostalgia and like saying Great Britain is still a super power ruling three-quarters of the globe.
Large clubs are defined by cash flow, revenue, and balance sheet. Everton has huge debt, is unprofitable, and has revenues at the bottom of regular Premier League sides, and indeed below Championship West Ham.
Unless you get a Russian oligarch on an ego trip or a sovereign wealth fund promoting national image, owners want cash flow and earnings; your spend is dictated by your ability to pay for it.
Dale Self
32 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:02:47
32 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:02:47
Fine, Adrian, our finances have been fucked for a while. Taking that to state we are a forever diminished club, well, I will take the other side of that.
It gets settled on the pitch, and as we have seen last season, several clubs surprised the shitey six as well as other moneyed favourites.
If Everton get rid of Moyes and get up there in the table, we have enough to convert our chances and act like the big club we are.
It gets settled on the pitch, and as we have seen last season, several clubs surprised the shitey six as well as other moneyed favourites.
If Everton get rid of Moyes and get up there in the table, we have enough to convert our chances and act like the big club we are.
Shaun Parker
33 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:06:43
33 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:06:43
Come on people, the sun is out, just enjoy life.
There is plenty of time left yet until transfer deadline day to pick up the scraps and shite no other club will touch with a barge pole.
We are prime placed to bring in cannon fodder at over the market prices. #Trust In the process 😂😎
There is plenty of time left yet until transfer deadline day to pick up the scraps and shite no other club will touch with a barge pole.
We are prime placed to bring in cannon fodder at over the market prices. #Trust In the process 😂😎
Shaun Parker
34 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:10:32
34 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:10:32
Adrian #31,
Everton are a big club. It's not all about money, having a sugar daddy. It's about history, tradition, fairness, values.
In every aspect, Everton stand head and shoulders above many clubs. We have history, we have earned that. The doldrum years does not take that away from this great club.
Everton are a big club. It's not all about money, having a sugar daddy. It's about history, tradition, fairness, values.
In every aspect, Everton stand head and shoulders above many clubs. We have history, we have earned that. The doldrum years does not take that away from this great club.
Rob Jones
35 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:13:07
35 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:13:07
It's hard not to get the feeling we're looking at a relegation battle next season.
Ryan Holroyd
36 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:48:19
36 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:48:19
Yes, John, he had a good season.
I still think he's very average and it was an out-of-the-ordinary season for him.
I still think he's very average and it was an out-of-the-ordinary season for him.
Daniel A Johnson
37 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:51:36
37 Posted 24/06/2026 at 19:51:36
Well, he's not 6ft-2in and over the age of 30 for starters. Maybe he didn't want the creativeness drilled out of him whilst having to chase back and defend because our centre-backs are ancient and our ful- backs are abject crap.
The very real stigma of playing under Dour Dave and all its mind-numbing constraints must also come into consideration now.
The very real stigma of playing under Dour Dave and all its mind-numbing constraints must also come into consideration now.
Ian Bennett
38 Posted 24/06/2026 at 20:21:11
38 Posted 24/06/2026 at 20:21:11
Where have I hammered him?
Paul Kossoff
39 Posted 24/06/2026 at 20:39:08
39 Posted 24/06/2026 at 20:39:08
Leeds it is then for one of my "hope they go down this season".
Him and Calvert-Lewin will look lovely in the Championship.😀
Him and Calvert-Lewin will look lovely in the Championship.😀
Oliver Molloy
40 Posted 24/06/2026 at 20:45:51
40 Posted 24/06/2026 at 20:45:51
Shaun @34,
I agree regarding our history, but only because I am an Everton supporter; the truth is no one outside our fanbase (and even some within these days) give a monkey's about our "history" -- even the owners.
With regard to Wilson, isn't it always amazing how many players find good form in the last year of a contract?
While always disappointing (if true we we did make an approach) that a player chooses elsewhere, if I were him, I would have done the same for one reason -- Moyes.
There is no doubt in my mind that any attack-minded player would be seeking guarantees and will think twice with Moyes as manager.
Wilson had a great season with Fulham and put himself in the shop window. It will be interesting to see how he does with Leeds (if he does sign).
I agree regarding our history, but only because I am an Everton supporter; the truth is no one outside our fanbase (and even some within these days) give a monkey's about our "history" -- even the owners.
With regard to Wilson, isn't it always amazing how many players find good form in the last year of a contract?
While always disappointing (if true we we did make an approach) that a player chooses elsewhere, if I were him, I would have done the same for one reason -- Moyes.
There is no doubt in my mind that any attack-minded player would be seeking guarantees and will think twice with Moyes as manager.
Wilson had a great season with Fulham and put himself in the shop window. It will be interesting to see how he does with Leeds (if he does sign).
Jay Lewis
41 Posted 24/06/2026 at 20:58:59
41 Posted 24/06/2026 at 20:58:59
For all the good that it will do, I have just sent Everton an email expressing my dissatisfaction about our current situation and how the grey-headed ginger prick needs to be gone.
I urge everyone else to do the same.
I urge everyone else to do the same.
Dale Self
42 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:07:29
42 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:07:29
Yes Paul, every season they are up.
Edward Rogers
43 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:15:10
43 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:15:10
If he does go to Leeds, then surely it's the end for Jack Harrison? Davey's ears will have pricked up no doubt!
ps: I'm joking, okay?????
ps: I'm joking, okay?????
Christy Ring
44 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:17:12
44 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:17:12
Paul, I'm not a Leeds fan, I think some of there supporters are vile...
But their 49ers owners are putting their money where their mouth is, unlike our owner?
But their 49ers owners are putting their money where their mouth is, unlike our owner?
Paul Hewitt
45 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:26:43
45 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:26:43
Shaun@34. Big clubs win things. We don't.
Ian Bennett
46 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:39:46
46 Posted 24/06/2026 at 21:39:46
4-year deal at £120k per week, according to The Times.
With employment taxes and agent fees, I'd think it would be a £35-40m commitment.
With employment taxes and agent fees, I'd think it would be a £35-40m commitment.
Mark Ryan
47 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:22:51
47 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:22:51
Jay @ 41, petition?
It'll achieve sweet FA but it might make Dino Dave understand there is no love in with us where he is concerned.
It'll achieve sweet FA but it might make Dino Dave understand there is no love in with us where he is concerned.
Paul Griffiths
48 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:31:07
48 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:31:07
I really don't like headbands. Not a substantive point I know. It's merely cosmetic.
But I do hate headbands, not least with streaky hair dangling down.
But I do hate headbands, not least with streaky hair dangling down.
Edward Rogers
49 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:40:46
49 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:40:46
Are you more of a 'man- bun' fan then, Paul?
Or even a nice 'Alice band'?
Or even a nice 'Alice band'?
Paul Griffiths
50 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:43:36
50 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:43:36
Good grief Edward no! The man-bun -- while arguably tidier -- is an abhorrent abomination to these eyes.
Now having enough hair to have a man-bun would be nice but that has nothing to do with my feelings.
Now having enough hair to have a man-bun would be nice but that has nothing to do with my feelings.
Paul Hewitt
51 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:43:44
51 Posted 24/06/2026 at 22:43:44
It would help to have hair:)
Phillip Warrington
52 Posted 24/06/2026 at 23:39:14
52 Posted 24/06/2026 at 23:39:14
I'm starting to think it's not Moyes that's the issue but the owners, it seems we only offer bottom dollar for transfer fees and contracts. I could be wrong but I don't think Moyes controls how much we pay for a player or what contract we offer them.
I'm starting to think the owners only bought the club due to the stadium and its revenue, with the mindset of keeping us in the Premier League and revenue to keep Roma in Europe.
I'm starting to think the owners only bought the club due to the stadium and its revenue, with the mindset of keeping us in the Premier League and revenue to keep Roma in Europe.
Ian Pilkington
53 Posted 24/06/2026 at 00:34:56
53 Posted 24/06/2026 at 00:34:56
Jay @41,
I emailed the club the day after the Spurs defeat to demand his immediate sacking.
But, with owners who can't be bothered to attend a single match, it felt like a waste of time.
I emailed the club the day after the Spurs defeat to demand his immediate sacking.
But, with owners who can't be bothered to attend a single match, it felt like a waste of time.
Eric Myles
54 Posted 25/06/2026 at 05:12:30
54 Posted 25/06/2026 at 05:12:30
Adrian #29,
You're just stating the bloody obvious.
You're just stating the bloody obvious.
Shaun Parker
55 Posted 25/06/2026 at 05:39:04
55 Posted 25/06/2026 at 05:39:04
Paul #45.
Leicester City... big club?
Crystal Palace... big club?
Leicester City... big club?
Crystal Palace... big club?
Bob Parrington
56 Posted 25/06/2026 at 06:38:11
56 Posted 25/06/2026 at 06:38:11
If Fulham haven't offered him a new contract, are we right in not fighting to get him on board at Everton?
Makes one wonder!!
Makes one wonder!!
Andrew Ellams
57 Posted 25/06/2026 at 07:10:50
57 Posted 25/06/2026 at 07:10:50
Bob, didn't he tell Fulham he wanted out?
Mike Gaynes
58 Posted 25/06/2026 at 07:37:21
58 Posted 25/06/2026 at 07:37:21
As the details emerge of what Leeds is paying Wilson, I'd ask those who saw more of him than I did... should we have outbid them?
Is he worth more than that? And if so, why?
Is he worth more than that? And if so, why?
Anthony Dove
59 Posted 25/06/2026 at 08:15:10
59 Posted 25/06/2026 at 08:15:10
Shaun @34, your definition is spot on.
Everton is one of the great British clubs and always will be.
Everton is one of the great British clubs and always will be.
Ian Bennett
60 Posted 25/06/2026 at 08:40:43
60 Posted 25/06/2026 at 08:40:43
It is a lot, Mike. If it is £35-40M commitment over 4 years, so you're talking £10M a season with him probably being less effective in Year 4.
Football-wise, we need him now. Financial-wise there is probably better value elsewhere. And that is the direction the club has taken. The agent has done well.
We are supposed to be in for Bowen, but the same issue will exist plus a transfer fee here.
Football-wise, we need him now. Financial-wise there is probably better value elsewhere. And that is the direction the club has taken. The agent has done well.
We are supposed to be in for Bowen, but the same issue will exist plus a transfer fee here.
Jeff Spiers
61 Posted 25/06/2026 at 08:49:32
61 Posted 25/06/2026 at 08:49:32
Wilson did'nt want to come to us.
End of.
End of.
Jimmy Carr
62 Posted 25/06/2026 at 09:46:09
62 Posted 25/06/2026 at 09:46:09
He's nearly 30, not the sort of player TFG have suggested they want to sign. So no, not particularly bothered, I want us to sign younger players.
Perhaps Moyes has filled his quota of those signings with Grealish and Dewsbury-Hall?
Perhaps Moyes has filled his quota of those signings with Grealish and Dewsbury-Hall?
Andrew Grey
63 Posted 25/06/2026 at 10:31:13
63 Posted 25/06/2026 at 10:31:13
Wilson played 5 seasons for for Fulham, he starred in just one.
Maybe not such a terrible non signing.
Maybe not such a terrible non signing.
Tony Abrahams
64 Posted 25/06/2026 at 10:43:01
64 Posted 25/06/2026 at 10:43:01
When Moyes spoke about players wanting European football, this is another thing I took with a pinch of salt.
I’m not saying that players don’t want to play in Europe, I’m just stating that I think the wage packet, would be what interests most players, and I doubt Everton, would have been prepared to pay Wilson £120 thousand pounds per week.
I’m absolutely certain that Moyes, would have liked to have signed the player, so this is another thing that worries me about the current situation regarding our manager and the clubs overall policy regarding recruitment, because things don’t appear to be truly aligned.
I’m not saying that players don’t want to play in Europe, I’m just stating that I think the wage packet, would be what interests most players, and I doubt Everton, would have been prepared to pay Wilson £120 thousand pounds per week.
I’m absolutely certain that Moyes, would have liked to have signed the player, so this is another thing that worries me about the current situation regarding our manager and the clubs overall policy regarding recruitment, because things don’t appear to be truly aligned.
Stu Darlington
65 Posted 25/06/2026 at 11:13:03
65 Posted 25/06/2026 at 11:13:03
So according to Adrian we’ve got 10 or 12 transfer specialists employed by the club.
Any chance we can see them in action any time soon?
For the first time in several windows we seem to have more players identified as likely to leave the club club than clickbait names we are supposed to be interested in.
If this squad is not upgraded significantly before the season starts we’ll be in shit street never mind competing for European places or in cup competitions.That’s a fact!
It really is that serious,so for God’s sake get on with it!
Any chance we can see them in action any time soon?
For the first time in several windows we seem to have more players identified as likely to leave the club club than clickbait names we are supposed to be interested in.
If this squad is not upgraded significantly before the season starts we’ll be in shit street never mind competing for European places or in cup competitions.That’s a fact!
It really is that serious,so for God’s sake get on with it!
Mark Murphy
66 Posted 25/06/2026 at 11:25:56
66 Posted 25/06/2026 at 11:25:56
If theres anything in the Branthwaite and N'diaye rumours then i'm very concerned we will start the new season worse off than we ended the last.
I'm trying hard not to be arsed but i'm struggling.
I'm trying hard not to be arsed but i'm struggling.
Andrew Merrick
67 Posted 25/06/2026 at 12:58:14
67 Posted 25/06/2026 at 12:58:14
So the under current on this thread is pointing to a miserly budget from TFG rather than a naff transfer team?
I guess it would be silly for the club to state how much we have to spend, but if we cant cash compete or find some real talented lesser knowns then the club is failing, badly.
I guess it would be silly for the club to state how much we have to spend, but if we cant cash compete or find some real talented lesser knowns then the club is failing, badly.
Colin Malone
68 Posted 25/06/2026 at 13:08:12
68 Posted 25/06/2026 at 13:08:12
His an ok player. Don't see him for most of the game, then scores a beaut. Not bothered.
Dave Lynch
69 Posted 25/06/2026 at 13:09:43
69 Posted 25/06/2026 at 13:09:43
Andrew...the club has been failing badly for decades.
We've lurched from one manager to another and lurched in the wrong direction on nearly all of them.
One season the birds will come home to roost and I fear it may be this one, we are a total loss when it comes to progression.
We've lurched from one manager to another and lurched in the wrong direction on nearly all of them.
One season the birds will come home to roost and I fear it may be this one, we are a total loss when it comes to progression.
Michael Boardman
70 Posted 25/06/2026 at 13:10:06
70 Posted 25/06/2026 at 13:10:06
Bottom line for me is that we bid actual cash money for him last season, now, he's off to Leeds on a free. Don't care about the wages, signig on fee etc. as it will amount to substantially less than if we had signed him last season.
I am concerned about where this is going, mostly due to the above, our manager having a jolly at the world cup, the apathy from within to our finish last season and the lack of noise from anyone who has any power.
If I'm honest, I can see where this is heading, and it's not good from my opinion
I am concerned about where this is going, mostly due to the above, our manager having a jolly at the world cup, the apathy from within to our finish last season and the lack of noise from anyone who has any power.
If I'm honest, I can see where this is heading, and it's not good from my opinion
Mike Gaynes
71 Posted 25/06/2026 at 16:17:18
71 Posted 25/06/2026 at 16:17:18
Michael, no, we did not bid "actual cash money" for Wilson last season.
We and several others approached Fulham when Wilson entered the final year of his contract. They rejected all approaches, hoping to sign him to a new deal.
No offers were tabled.
We and several others approached Fulham when Wilson entered the final year of his contract. They rejected all approaches, hoping to sign him to a new deal.
No offers were tabled.
David West
72 Posted 25/06/2026 at 16:46:44
72 Posted 25/06/2026 at 16:46:44
Leeds though??? I know they are a huge Club historically, but I'd think he would have had better options, not just Everton.
Great player, real technician. If he wants to play there because his mates are there, seems an odd choice to me.
Great player, real technician. If he wants to play there because his mates are there, seems an odd choice to me.
Paul Griffiths
73 Posted 28/06/2026 at 03:43:21
73 Posted 28/06/2026 at 03:43:21
I think that you're onto something there David (72). Four Leeds lads - Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu and Dan James - are all current Welsh internationals, and Taffy Wilson boyo makes five.
Steve Brown
74 Posted 28/06/2026 at 06:08:46
74 Posted 28/06/2026 at 06:08:46
Think the salary might have had something to do with Wilson's decision. - £90,000 a week for a moderate player is very high.
Leeds offered Calvert-Lewin far more than Everton were willing to do as a free transfer, and in fairness it worked out for them.
Leeds offered Calvert-Lewin far more than Everton were willing to do as a free transfer, and in fairness it worked out for them.
Paul Griffiths
75 Posted 28/06/2026 at 06:22:30
75 Posted 28/06/2026 at 06:22:30
And things are cheaper up north, eee by gum.
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1 Posted 24/06/2026 at 12:58:42
It's difficult to sell the club when you're thousands of miles away, though, I suppose...