Martinez plots move for Byram

We need a quality RB even if we hold on to Coleman. Hibbo can’t go on forever and I don’t rate Browning as a RB myself (on the little I’ve seen) so we should get a march on and sign this lad before the likes of Newcastle and Sunderland – the other clubs allegedly interested – snap him up.

Although Leeds will probably expect a fee of around £6-7m with other potential add-ons based on them turning down £4.5m last season. I like Jenkinson myself but should think West Ham will be his only realistic destination, should Arsenal chose to sell.

Who? Never heard of him. Jenkinson's a decent shout, Gavin but like you say heÂ’ll more than likely end up at the DHammers dern serth....

ByramÂ’s contract with Leeds expires 30 June 2016, so only a year away. We may be able to get him a bit cheaper therefore, but if weÂ’re competing with other clubs for him that could drive his price up.

I agree with Gavin. Hibbo has only a year or so to go as a player in the prem; IÂ’d love it if he stays with the club though as a coach. Browning from what IÂ’ve heard is better suited as CB.

So a move for a promising player like Byram from the Championship does make sense as back-up to Coleman.

Great prospect this kid. We will be lucky if we get him.

I like Matthew Pennington. I was very impressed with him in the Under 21s a couple of years ago and noticed he was made CoventryÂ’s player of the year last season. I would like to see him make one or two appearances next season.

Sounds like Seamus from 4 years ago. Big jump to the PL, but the funding math might work out for the better. I swore Southampton had bought themselves Relegation selling the team last year. It worked.

WeÂ’d just have to sign him to a longer term contract upon arrival.

If we signed him as a backup to Coleman itÂ’s a decent buy but if Coleman leaves and heÂ’s the replacement itÂ’s underwhelming.

We could get a decent RB to replace him. Like Van Der Wiel from PSG perhaps.

Andrew (072) I agree re Pennington. HeÂ’s quite Coleman-like in how he played at RB -- very keen to get forward and aggressive in his running. I think heÂ’s playing CB at Coventry. A prospect but one who will be in tough competition amongst quite a number of lads who are coming through the academy these days.

Right back cover is Brownings job isnÂ’t it ?

Young local lad who came on against the Redshite and Man Utd and looked comfortable. Remember ?

Brenda and Koeman have already tried for this good young player who once marked Bale out of the game. A bit like Seamus but better in the air. I hope we get him.

Browning is more suitable for CB.

I like this deal if we can pull it off.

Ant. Browning asked to rejoin the kids in the U21 set-up and has flown to Austria with them. Unfortunately, thatÂ’s the level he enjoys.

Harold (94) – I may be wrong, but my understanding was that he asked to join them so that he could get back into training earlier in the season than if he waited to rejoin the senior squad when they were called back. To me that shows a great attitude and a desire to be fit and ready when the season starts.

The Swindon Town right back Nathan Byrne is excellent. An attacking Right Back who is very good on the ball and quite similar to Coleman. IÂ’d go for him before Byram.

Despite not wanting to lose Seamus, the fact is, he’s replaceable. If we get a £20m+ offer for him (with a good, young player on loan thrown in) we could quite easily replace him and strengthen elsewhere.

Jenkinson would be my pick if we can get him. He was our best player at the England U21s. Perhaps he could be persuaded to pick us over Hammers.

Whatever happens needs to not drag on. Give Man Utd a price (£25M) and a deadline (the next fortnight). If they don’t meet both then it’s a no go.

We canÂ’t lose such an important player without ample time to replace him and bed in his predecessor.

Why do we sell ourselves (and players) short? The valuation for Luke Shaw should be the starting point, when he joined Man Utd he was nowhere near as good as Coleman and had had one decent season behind him.

He is also nowhere near as professional in his outlook, already thinking he’s Billy Big Bollocks, turning up, as I have mentioned before, overweight and in poor shape after a summer break. If he’s worth £30M so is Coleman. Or tell Man Utd to do one.

No offence, Harrold, but I agree with Hugh. If a few others had that attitude, we would improve massively.

I also agree that eventually he will become a centre half but he looks quite a long way off that position in the Premier League. Competition is always good, though, so – if the above mentioned lad is as good as some of the lads have said – then I’m all for him.

Ray, everyone laughed at Man Utd for the Shaw transfer fee. I’m not sure that means you can expect them to overpay every time. If we were going for an injury prone, 30-something striker with an average goal return would you expect us to pay £6M just because that’s what Kone cost?!

I think £25M for Coleman would be pretty good business for us. If he requests the transfer, it will be more like £20M.

Hugh. IÂ’ve followed Browning since he was 16 when I thought he moved like Pele. A local true blue lad with much ability who has been with the club since the age of 10.

Unfortunately, the coaches plus Hibbert have found it difficult to convince the lad that he's now at the same level as his idols in the first team squad. On his first training session, he wouldnÂ’t tackle anyone. He likes playing with his academy mates but you are right. HeÂ’s trying to get himself ready for the senior pre-season.

Last year, he had a very shaky pre-season senior intro against Leicester but went on to play a very aggressive attacking role at left fullback at Prenton Park. Could have been against a smart Spanish outfit but my memory fails me.

So yes, we all want him to succeed. The way he out-paced and out-muscled Sterling was a sight to behold but he was in familiar territory. The two had faced each other many times as youngsters. LetÂ’s hope he gets the chance to do it again.

This would be a great deal, a promising young player who needs to step up to the Premier League sooner rather than later. If we were to sell Coleman then why not buy Byram and Jenkinson?

Living in Leeds, I have seen Byram many times. One of my good mates is a Leeds season ticket holder and they rate him highly here. Rightly so; he could easily play at a higher level. He would make a shrewd signing.

A colleague of mine who supports Leeds mentioned this yesterday morning, heÂ’d heard it from the same guy who called Delph going to Villa from Leeds a few years back.

Andrew (72) and Steve (76), IÂ’d like to see Pennington given a chance in a blue shirt. HeÂ’s been on loan twice with Tranmere and Coventry; give him a go now with his own club. I think he will surprise quite a few people on here...

He reminded me of Gary Stevens whenever I saw him: no-nonsense sort of player, quick to turn defence into attack and an excellent attitude. I hope he stays here and starts one or two pre-season games.

It lookÂ’s like Coleman is going and this lad Byram lookÂ’s like a good replacement. If we did sign him (and I hope we do if Coleman goes), I think weÂ’re going to have to wait a couple of years before we see the same level of performances as Coleman.

These are the sort of signings that give me optimism for the future and help me buy into what Martinez is trying to do, even if mistakes are made along the way. A team of young quality players, around the same age, growing and understanding each otherÂ’s gameplay... And in a few years time, they will still be a few years away from their peak.

ThatÂ’s something IÂ’ll be aware of when Coleman gets into goalscoring double figures and generally has a blinder next season.

Apparently Cellino has put an £8m valuation on him. For a mid table Championship player. What a joke the pricing for English players is.

Sam Hoare #114

Sam, people have laughed at Man Utd over plenty of things since Moyes went there, and also since he left, however, THEY set the bar with their valuation of Shaw, not us.

I get pretty pissed off with everyone thinking that poor little Everton will just bend over to get shafted by a "bigger club". The fact that some gobshite decided that Kone was worth £6M has no bearing on this potential deal.

If they really want him, WE set the price on arguably the best right back in the Premier League over the last few seasons, a right back with four years left on his contract, not them or the red top rags. I think itÂ’s about time Everton grew a pair and told some of these clubs to sod off.

Brilliant post Ray Roche. It would be a minimum of £30m if Seamus asked to leave! Who the hell do the manc scumbags think they are! Tell them they will have to look elsewhere! I have a belief that Seamus will still be at Everton come the end of the window.

Like Baines last year, Coleman I think is happy with the blues and wouldnÂ’t consider the move.