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Well it now seems to be inevitable that Joleon Lescott will complete his move to Man City in the next few days. What seems to have been overlooked is the fact that we will have to add another left back to the squad before the transfer window shuts.

If Baines gets injured we are really in trouble and with Europa qualification almost guaranteed, could we expect him to play every game for Everton this season? I suppose Phil Neville could cover in emergencies but this is not an option most Evertonians would be happy with.

So suggestions on a left back?
David O'Connor, Liverpool Posted 22/08/2009 at 19:19:53

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Joe McMahon
1 Posted 23/08/2009 at 07:33:00

It’s simple David, we will re-sign Nuno Valente or Alessandro Pistone. Otherwise we will just have to "Watch This Space", 24/7.

Alan Clarke
2 Posted 23/08/2009 at 07:38:01

At this rate it will be Neville covering Central midfield, central defence, left back and right back. I know he’s got a good engine on him but that’s a hell of an ask.

Stewart Littler
3 Posted 23/08/2009 at 07:43:29

I think Valente or Ball might be an option, and if we do sign one of them, or any other ’squad’ player, it will be over a week before we see them. No point paying the wages when they’re not yet needed.

At the same time, Seamus Coleman played there in pre-season, and looked decent by all accounts.

Joeynkoo Ludden
4 Posted 23/08/2009 at 10:02:26

David, my biggest fear is that Howard gets injured. Nash is not PL standard! We need cover in goal as much as left back.

We got 4 players coming in this week though, so just watch this space...

John Martin
5 Posted 23/08/2009 at 10:23:28

Neville will probably be Howard's cover as well. We need players in .I've got a horrible feeling we won't get 4 players... I think we need 5

Tony Doran
6 Posted 23/08/2009 at 10:38:15

Gareth Bale, but Arry alway’s wants good dosh.

Gareth Hughes
7 Posted 23/08/2009 at 13:03:21

Belhadj of Pompey. Can play left back/left mid. If we sell Lescott for £24 mill and don’t sign at least 4 players with all that money will the Kenrightist’s (hello Doddy!) still, still defend him?

Karl Masters
8 Posted 23/08/2009 at 13:23:14

If available then Julio Arca would be a good choice with a similar style of play to Baines.

Also not very expensive. Just cos we get £24m for Lescott does not mean Green will let BK give it all to Moyes.

Karl Masters
9 Posted 23/08/2009 at 13:25:56

Joe Ledley is another one who can play Wing back. We’ve been linked many times, but Cardiff cannot play hard ball now as he only has a year left on his contract. I seem to recall they were desperate to get him to sign an extension. Does anybody know if he has?

Jonathan Bradley
10 Posted 23/08/2009 at 14:46:53

Karl,

I dunno - he might look to wait until the end of the season (or at earliest January) as Cardiff have made a blinding start to the season.

Plus he isnt really a left-back, and whether he would come to us given that he wouldnt be an automatic first choice is something else to consider.

Ciarán McGlone
11 Posted 23/08/2009 at 14:57:01

Here’s an idea - IF we are buying two centre halves - why not buy one that can cover left back too!

John Crook
12 Posted 23/08/2009 at 15:07:54

I have heard on the grapevine that a deal for steven warnock from blackburn is a done deal this week. This was in a way half confirmed by Allardyce last night on motd when he said he left warnock out of blackburns squad at sunderland. Maybe warnock has done a lescott? maybe he has had his head turned? maybe blackburn only pay 15k a week and we will give him 30k same as we give lescott 40k but city will pay whatever a player wants

Mark Pendleton
13 Posted 23/08/2009 at 15:16:47

Ciaran, they cost at least 24m ;-) John, it seems to be news almost everywhere that Warnock is Villa bound.

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