Gibson and Oviedo complete Sunderland moves

He was very happy with us and loved the club so I, for one, wish him all the best if this move does pan out for him. He will, at least, get a lot of game time it seems.

It's likely he wouldn't have been good enough to command more than a left back back-up role even when Bainesy retires.

Best of luck to Bryan at his next club, he was an honest performer for Everton, if not good enough over the past twelve months. Gibson, on the other hand, can just do one.

At least one way or another, Kone won't be here next season as he'll be released on a free.

Gibson and Kone need to go as they have no future with the club but Bryan deserves support and good wishes if he chooses to leave. Loan him out – he could be useful to us, unlike the others.

Still, if fans are happy to have a go at Jagielka and Barry then I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at Oviedo receiving some grief.

Oviedo a free rider? Please! Not his fault, he has given everything for our club, always has a good attitude, I'll be sad to see him go, all the best to him.

Time for Gibson though – but I'll be sorry to see Oviedo go, he puts his heart and soul in.

He looks a little bit short at the minute but I would wish him well and would say to Sunderland fans to give him a chance simply because he's got the heart of a lion which is what a team needs when they are fighting relegation. If he goes, I'm sure most Evertonians would hope he does well.

When he did play, I thought the lad did OK, but lost some pace which was a huge part of his game.

I'd like to see Jordan Lukaku come in to be honest. Great left foot on him & would be great to have the Lukaku brothers at Everton.

Other than that, I think Robbie Brady would be a great signing! Not the most glamorous, but gets the job done!

Also possible to offer Norwich Oviedo in exchange for Brady.

If I was Oviedo, I'd rather go to Norwich & try gain promotion, than go to a struggling Sunderland who are in big turmoil... not a great environment.

Gibson & Kone NEED to go though!

I'm not very excited for Deadline day, but I'd like to see us bring in:

IN:

CB: L Kone or Mbodji (played very well at AFCON)... if not, wait until the Summer & get Keane (Burnley) or Gibson (Middlesbrough).

Also would like to get Adarabioyo from city for our U23s!

LB/LWB: J Lukaku or Brady

Attacker: Helder Costa looks a very good player, ripped the red shite apart! Plus could be for a decent price too. (Can play across the front three).

Also the Caio Emerson for the U23s (the Brazilian striker.

In the summer we need:

GK: Butland (form from last season - if he recovers) or Heaton is an option. Other than that, I'm not too sure... I'll leave it up to Walsh & his team. ;)

I don't think Robles or Stekelenburg are real first choices to be honest – they both do a decent job though.

Attacker: Sigurdsson is a must for me in the summer! Great player, great attitude, at 27 years old, he's the perfect age & so much Premier League experience.

I'd be very very happy with that!

Ambitious yes, let me dream! :D

Good luck to Oviedo who scored one of my favourite goals and one of our most important for various reasons at Old Trafford (he nearly repeated It the following season at United with a stunning stoppage time volley but for a worldie of a save by De Gea).

Sadly injuries and just not really being the required quality have seen his game time limited, but I wish him all the best, seems like a good honest pro.

Gibson on the other hand should have been moved on the minute Martinez came through the door in 2013, the guy has offered nothing for 4 years and how we kept him on after that drink driving incident was unbelievable really.

Not been worth the contract the club have pissed away the money on these past 3/4 years.

Jags in particular has been a rock over the majority of his ten years with us, and deserves better than the type of shitty comments that are surfacing on every transfer thread. Oviedo always put in a shift too.

Even Gibson – made some idiotic decisions in his personal life, clearly, but I was thankful to see him on the pitch when he was fit enough – the only player capable of a bloody forward pass at times under Martinez.

With regards to cover if Oviedo goes, given the new system of 3 at the back I would think Koeman would be happy with Garbutt there as well as young Robinson; playing LWB gives you more cover so less pressure on a young man, especially if we have a midfield of Davies, Gana & Schneiderlin to cover any gaps.

I remember him walking down the train after a London away game. He stopped at every table of Blues that spotted him. Photos, a chat – nothing was too much trouble.

I hope it works out for him.

I can remember a tight home game against Stoke were he came inside on his right foot hit the bottom corner to break the deadlock, and his winner against Man United away!

I actually started to think he performed better going forward than Baines in Martinez's system as he could beat a man had a good left foot and could use his right if needed!

Good luck Bryan! Oviedo baby!!

What's Oviedo ever done to warrant that attack?

Apart from the above been utter bullshit, what would happen if Williams got injured? I suppose we could drop that old lad in midfield back to centre-back... what's his name?

Both only ever gave 100% for the cause. Those concerned should hang their heads in shame.

Gibson however can fuck right off. Never fit and a drink driver. It's an absolute joke that we extended his contract.

I am please they are having a chance to continue their career elsewhere; not quite good enough for us any longer.

We are to need a backup left back though - can we recall Galloway from West Brom?

Gibson was a strange buy, showed glimpses of what he can do at the early part of his Everton career, but unfortunately too many injuries means he should be free to seek pastures new.

Good luck to both. Let's get some better quality, either from the U23s or a loan until the end of the season to replace.

One thing is for sure, if Koeman does sanction the transfers, he must have faith in the depth we have with the youngsters.

Exciting times ahead.

Although they are all very well paid, Oviedo has no way been a free-loader, Jags has been a very good servant to the club and Gareth Barry has been outstanding in his 3+ seasons with us.

I never rated Gibson but think the error was the club's – he should never have been signed. Man Utd fans were laughing their socks off 'cos his injury record at Old Trafford was shocking; Kone was a decent player for Wigan whose time with us was dominated by his unfortunate serious knee injury.

RE: Oviedo, it's a real shame. When he broke onto the scene he looked like a great alternative to Baines, always head up, pushing forward and started smashing in goals. Since the injury and set-backs he's just not been the same player and also the club has changed around him.

I'd love to see him playing regularly and think he could do a job for Moyes as part of his apparent plan to 'get the band back together'.

He was so unlucky with injury and it's not his fault the team and management has changed while he was unavailable. I wouldn't be surprised to see him be fantastic somewhere else while some of us carry on talking about his limitations.

I'm not sure we can afford to lose him to be honest as we don't have many options at left back/wing back especially as WBA won't let Galloway return from loan despite not playing him! Connolly is also on loan and Gethin Jones which leaves either Funes Mori playing out of position or someone like Antonee Robinson from the academy. Unless we are bringing someone in...

Gibson can definitely go and I think Kone too as Valencia and possibly Dominic Calvert-Lewin are both ahead of him.

Who is coming in? I expected us to be a little bit busier to be honest but perhaps the right players simply have not been available. Kenwright loves a last minute deal so perhaps they have something spicy up their sleeves

If they do, we have done well to free up wages; if we get a fee we have absolutely smashed it.

Let's hope they go, and keep Moyes and Sunderland in the Premier League.

Gibson should never have been given a contract in the Summer.

Blame injury, blame the manager, blame it on the sunshine if you like, but the fact remains we have better options.

If Gibson moves on then maybe his 3-4 games he gets may be given to Liam Walsh.

Oviedo is a bit better, plus we don't seem to have as much cover at left back as Garbutt and Galloway are both out on loan, but what's to say Ron doesn't rate Matty Foulds or Antonee Robinson ?

Having squad players can be beneficial at times, but the last thing we need is average players blocking the path of our young lads.

If Foulds or Robinson get a little run out here and there it will set them up nicely for a loan deal next year, then we can bring back Garbutt and Galloway and see what experience they've gained.

Also there's the option of Ron buying his own left back, Baines isn't getting any younger, and Ron may rate none of our young left backs.

Gibson, Oviedo, Cleverley, Niasse and hopefully Kone off the wage bill should free up a decent amount of cash to invest in a couple of fresh faces. Plus the few quid saved releasing Pienaar and Osman in the summer.

Jagielka can stay till the end of the season or until we find a replacement in my opinion, he's been a great servant and deserves at least that much.

Gibson leaving would be welcome but I'll be gutted if once again we fall short of what Moshiri ordered after the poor Summer window. We need to add at least two more quality players now, one in advanced midfield and the other in attack.

For those who haven't noticed the defence is doing well, and with more threat going forward opponents will be unable to pressure them even to the extent they do now.

I genuinely thought Martinez would bring the good times back. It was good while it lasted. We should have got rid of Gibson after his drunk driving. I've no time for the guy.

Hasn't Moyes just received 㾺m for a player? Maybe Jagielka will make it a treble by tomorrow night? The Sunderland manager will look very foolish if they are relegated after signing a full first team of his ex-players (if you include the three from Man Utd)

If he pulls it off and stays in the Premier League, he will be lauded as a genius, even though he spent over 㿊m in the summer and Sunderland have been in the Premier League for the past 10 years.

You've got to hand it to Mr. Moyes, he can enhance his reputation by lowering expectations to such a level, you would think he was playing with 8 men every week. He missed his calling, a fine spin doctor in the making is our Davey.

Regarding Gibson, I don't understand why he's still at the club; he should've been away at least 4 years ago.

Also, if Jags goes, I want to thank him for his brilliant contributions to Everton over the last 10 plus years, he deserves a lot of credit for his efforts; please stop slagging this stalwart off.

Gibson is not the same lad who was smashing those 30-yarders in for the Mancs. A tidy player, but injury prone.

It will be interesting watching Sunderland (EFC Old Boys), you have to feel for their fans... would you want to pin your survival hopes on that squad?

Gold luck to Bryan and nothing would please me more than to see things work out for him. Class bloke!

Bryan Oviedo, on the other hand, is always a character who is an honest worker, and he will be a good recruit for Sunderland, seeing as they look like losing Van Aarnholt. Good luck, Bryan.

Not sure Gibson needs to be replaced. He has contributed nothing this season. Funes Mori can cover left back til end of season.

I just hope he re-starts his career off somewhere else and even if Sunderland get relegated, I hope his career takes off and he finds a good club.

Lots of rumours linking us to Ashley Young. I hope we keep well clear of this diving cheat.

If Young has to come then I'd like to see Lennon gone, don't want too many similar players who aren't good enough.

I just saw a journo outside Finch Farm. No sign of the USM logo to be seen anywhere.

Jagielka is worth at least the same money as Fonte (£8 million) and EFC should hold out for that.Barry cost nowt so could go for a smaller fee.Oviedo must be worth £5 million at least as he has been decent cover and would be further up the pecking order than Galloway or Garbutt who must be pretty poor if they cannot get games for lesser clubs.

IMO the transfer window is closing too soon for us.We have no cover for Lukaku as I cannot count Valencia being good enough and he is with us only until the seasons end.We still need cover at right back and with Oviedo leaving we need a left back too.We still need a big commanding Centre Back and Maguire or Van Dyk would fit the bill.A decent play maker would elevate us into the top six IMO.So far we have signed just one of proven quality.Lookman may or may not make the grade.Anton is for the under 23's.We are now linked with those leaving the club and I reckon that we are attempting to turn yet another window into a profitable one.

Gibson out is also good news for Everton as he has become deadwood but losing Oviedo does not seem clever at all as he is only 26 and in my view quite close to Baines (2017 version, so not in his prime) in both technique and quality.

Sunderland have two players on loan already and cannot loan anymore players from other Premier League clubs. Therefore, unless they terminate the loans of Januzaj or Denayer on loan from Man Utd and Man City, then these will be full transfers.

You may recall we had a similar issue with Barry and Rom, we could though loan Geri as he wasn't from the Premier League.

As for defensive players, Friend from Boro and Mee from Burnley would suit us fine. I'm still hoping we can get the lad Gray from Leicester too at some point.

A UK core to our team of mainly young players could make us a unique team in the Premier League and make us look a great prospect for all young players looking for a chance to break through.

If you're good enough and have the right attitude, you will prosper at this great club!

Jagielka is the club captain. There have been few better captains off the pitch. He has never put a foot wrong in that regard and does his duties well and is the standard to which the next captain must match.

On the pitch he's faded with his pace. He always made mistakes, but that electric pace always got him out of jail and made for some great clips on Match of the Day. I never really realised how fast he was until I saw that article in the Daily Mail (online – I wouldn't buy that muck) declaring him the fastest player in the league! He will also get a great reception on his return.

As for Gibson, I personally think he was lucky to get such a soft sentence off the courts, and should have been charged with much more. Regardless, I would have been sacked from my job, and I don't see why Gibson wasn't; I was flabbergasted when they handed him an extension. It made no sense at all.

But let's not rewrite history. There is a player there. He's got that booming shot, great passing, great vision, good composure and if you can keep him fit he's better than what Sunderland have. However, he's never been good for even half the games in a season.

I doubt he would get a good reception on his return, but he shouldn't be booed, as I think he gave his all on the pitch, and off it, we all make mistakes. I just think from a business point of view, Everton made a mistake in not getting rid of him, and a bigger one in renewing his contract. He did nothing wrong in signing the contract so you can't blame the lad.

As for the players under discussion in this thread, I agree with Keith (#34) on all of them, including the much maligned Kone, for whom I had high hopes when we signed him.

Gibson, scored on his debut (?) and a couple of decent games, but I feel like he is a guest star in a TV series. Talented, no doubt but physically not durable enough.

Good luck to the pair of them, except when we play Sunderland...

Jagielka himself knows he's lost his pace and timing, I hope he gets one last pay-day, he deserves it.

Yet, bizzarely, that beaut Baxter seems to have been welcomed back by many of the same fans.

I'll be sad to see Oviedo go, but Gibson needs to be moved on. He's done well when he actually gets on the pitch, but that is a rare occurrence.

As for Moyes, the self-styled 'Champions League level manager' has totally lost all confidence if all he can do is acquire players he's already managed.

I've nothing against Sunderland, but after his 'moving on to bigger things' comment after he left us I'd love to see him relegated come May.

As for Gibbo, a good player when fit, but he never is, so he has my blessing to go ASAP!!!!

Jagielka will surely go, he is only going to sit on the bench for us now. He has been a great servant but his time at Goodison is up methinks.

Lennon can go too and so can Kone. The question is will Koeman get any replacements in or will he rely on our youth system?? Interesting times ahead....

In my opinion these players are all better (or have the potential to be better) than those they have replaced. Niasse never featured but has been replaced temporarily by Valencia in any case.

I do not think Jagielka will be sold in this window unless we have a replacement lined up. Koeman will use Lennon as a wing back should Baines be injured, playing 3-5-2. It may also be why he is possibly looking at Ashley Young, again as a wing back cover, and at 31 he would be a good "bencher" who would not seriously hinder a younger player coming through over the next couple of seasons, but would provide a good short term buy.

With the younger players from the U23s now pushing harder for inclusion in the first team squad, I do not think we should rush into any last minute panic buys. If all the above are moved on then the "squad" looks far more balanced now than it has for some time, is a good mix of experience and youth, and in my opinion is much stronger.

Sunderland are a big club but have been shit since Reidy left years ago.

By the way, bang out of order to denigrate Gibson or Oviedo for drawing a salary despite injury difficulties. Do any of us respectfully decline paid medical leave if we feel we have been off a few times too many?

Yeah he tries and has been unfortunate but he blocked Garbutt and Galloway from progressing and is a liability when he plays. It's no mystery that when Baines plays we hardly lose and when Oviedo comes in we hardly win.

The fans are showing loyalty to him over McCarthy is crazy in my eyes. If Sunderland could only take one, I would keep Gibson, he is that bad. From what I have read this morning the Sunderland fans don't even want him. The fans need to change their mentality like the owners.

It's taking a while for the people who comment on here to see if we want to achieve trophies, top four or more. We need top 4 players, It's not Chelsea or Man City taking him, it's a relegation side... which is what we were last year with the likes of him in our side. This post has been quite harsh on him, it wasn't just him, its just most of the others have gone.

Well played, Koeman, the board and Moyes. Now for the Everton fans to start thinking bigger!

As for Jageilka, he's up there with Tim Cahill imo and it will be sad to see him go, if indeed it happens. Barry still offers a lot; yes, he may not be someone who can last matches but from the bench or even to pass on experience to the youngsters, he still has qualities that the Club can use.

I still think they will keep him to clear out the garbage (including all the former Everton players) and start from scratch. They will get something like 㿼m in parachute payments which will help them in the Championship.

The Under-23 set is a flawed concept because of its restriction on over-aged players. Everton have a number of senior players, some recovering from injury, who need regular games to ensure they're not off the pace when they get the chance of 1st team football.

Why are people surprised when the likes of Oviedo, Jagielka, Deulofeu are off the pace? Baines has taken months to regain his form and sharpness.

There's a need to return to genuine reserve teams and reserve leagues such as the defunct Central League and Football Combination. It would also be a step up in development for the Under-21s and provide the youngsters with an opportunity to play against seasoned professionals in competitive games.

Sorry for Oviedo, thought he'd make it but he gave it a good go at least. Gibson should never have gotten a 5-year deal in the first place. Never mind another extension. Good riddance if we can off-load him.

If Moyes could also take Jags, he'll have almost completed the set.

We should chuck in a cheeky bid for Defoe.

At the top of window, I wanted to see transfers in obviously but conducted well and efficiently.

The outs were a major concern could we move players who were done at Everton?

If both leave today then it says a lot. To ice the cake, McCarthy out and two in.

The key element is the wages, and the breathing space around FFP it gives us to upgrade the team.

Kone has six months left, so that would take care of itself I guess, McGeady likewise at Preston?

Jags quite honestly is in the same boat. Then comes the harder upgrades.

Robles, Baines, Funes Mori, Barry and Mirallas need to be replaced.

Can we spring a surprise tomorrow?

A player given today's potential sale would a useful addition. Definitely a decent player, made for a wing back position. Good crosser and passer. But like most not anywhere near as good defending despite their job title.

If Barry can stay on in some role with this club, all the better. His experience and football sense is an invaluable asset when you have players like Davies and Dowell coming through.

Jagielka has always given his all for the club, and yes he has made mistakes, but so did Ratcliffe and Southall, or Cahill and Distin if your mind doesn't go that far back. At least he gives his all for the team and he's scored at Anfield – take note, Lukaku.

McCarthy falls into that bracket as well, and I would be happy to see him in the squad/side ahead of that liability Besic, that everyone seems to love.

Good luck to Oviedo; if he does leave, he goes with my best wishes and thanks, if for nothing else other than that evening at Old Trafford!

Longer term, I'd be looking for a better keeper, assuming Robles doesn't continue to grow into the role; a striker if we don't sign on in this window; another winger (Lookman, Mirallas, Bolasie, Lennon, Deulofeu (assuming he returns) is not enough quality); a centre back to take over from Jagielka / Williams long term.

I'll throw a name into the mix, not something I often do, but why not have a punt on Emanuel Mammana. So good he played for Argentina before he played a club game. He only went to Lyon in the summer. He's not played much for them, so it's a risk, but we need to take risks to get the top class players, and Funes Mori can tell him what a great club we are, and surely money will talk also.

"Robles, Baines, Funes Mori, Barry and Mirallas need to be replaced."

Really? – five first team players who are actually playing pretty well at the mo... it's really that easy to replace them?

Oviedo when given an extended chance before his horrific double leg break was the catalyst for that brief but brilliant run we had under Martinez. He was jus brilliant up until that point replacing Baines as a swashbuckling left back.

Gibson when he first arrived from United was a classic midfielder with not much speed but a brilliant range of FORWARD passing. He was unfortunately never fit and we probably got some insight to why when late one night while driving ..ehem ..all "tired and emotional" he slid his very expensive car in to tackle an innocent cyclist.

I wish both of them well and thank them for their service. They will both help Moysie and Sunderland in the short term.

"Then comes the harder upgrades" Those players whilst still doing okay on the wane.

Robles might buck that trend but if we are serious about the big time, a standout is required in my opinion.

We are hopefully turning a corner and in order to be successful, we have to be ruthless and at the same time respectful. It's a fine balance.

I guess the players he wants aren't available.

The manager is right, we'll do with Baines and we have enough quality youngsters who deserve the chance if he gets injured.

Best of luck to both players.

This hasn't been too bad a January window for Everton. Schneiderlin could be good for us in the long term. Lookman looks promising. We've shipped out some deadwood in the process. We still desperately need a top quality striker, some creativity in midfield, a decent centre-half and a world class goalkeeper. I hope the recent good run hasn't papered over the cracks and that we revert back to type and put in an abysmal performance at Stoke.

Good luck to Oviedo, wasn't the player he was before the injury. He was hugely liked at the club and deserves to get first team football at a lower Premier League or more likely at a championship team. Hopefully there's a fee involved with Gibson, we need to get something for all the dosh he's got from us over the years.

Is it kidda street talk for "My mistake"?

If so, what the fuck is happening to the English language?

Both Gibson and Oviedo were excellent at times, we got Gibson on the cheap because of his injury record and unfortunately it didn't improve but he was our main midfield man in the last 18 months under Moyes.

Oviedo was always just cover for Baines... but failed to displace him so now its time to move on. We have several kids that can play in that position, and I think Garbutt has been overtaken as well by the likes of Galloway, Robinson and Connolly... although who leads that particular pack, I have no idea – I hope we find out soon.

You're not alone!

I will miss Oviedo more, as I am a little concerned about our cover at left back if Baines is injured. But Bryan has not been in the plans of our current manager so I guess it is best for both the club and the player if he moves on. I have had no issues with the level of effort or commitment from Oviedo over the years. He has had a lot of bad luck with injuries but has been a very useful player when fit. I wish him well with a new club if that is in the cards.

By the way (unrelated) here's a big fat mad rumour I just saw - Link

I'm still searching the dictionary for 'Kidda'. I can't find it.

He said: "Oviedo it was difficult. He is the back-up for Leighton Baines. He is a perfect professional. He wants a new challenge to play at Sunderland.

"I had told him no way, no chance, but I changed my mind. I don't know if it's the best solution but I like the boy, he was working hard and he wanted to play.

"If we get a problem at that position we have some good young ones.

"We know what we want, if we don't get the players we want we won't just sign players to get numbers in. They must bring lots of qualities to the team. We can wait until the summer."

No, I am not going to pick the scab off that old wound again.

However, when he came hunting for our players that Summer, and there was a dispute about the price, he was quoted as saying something like:

“Oh, I know how things work with transfers at Everton.”

Well I suspect he doesn't know any more. I just hope we are charging him some serious cash for these reserves. And maybe add a few quid on during the final stages of negotiations just to send a message.

Skinner's principles: reward the desired behaviour; punish the behaviour you don't like.

It's a media circus out there, including the 'trusted' outlets who never let the truth get in the way of a good story, we all have to be on our guard for misleading or fake stories, in every area of life, unfortunately many believe if it is written down - then it must be true.

Best of luck to both of them.

https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/826101988123430912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

One of my favorite Blues, and I'll miss him. All the best to him for many years to come.

I wish both players good luck but not when they return to Goodison at the end of the month.

Darron Gibson,
Bryan Oviedo,
Victor Anichebe,
Stephen Pienaar,
Jack Rodwell
Joleon Lescott

There's still time to grab Jags and I'm sure Hibbo and Ossie would come out of retirement for the right offer! Wonder what Andy Johnson is up to these days?

Moshiri and his first choice of manager will bring the good times back. Allied to a new waterfront stadium, these two are what we have waited a long time for.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3bsOspW8AAQLi7.jpg

Hopefully this together with all the loans, means we'll have the wage-space to push through at least one more decent acquisition before tomorrow's deadline. I'm happy with Schneiderlin and Lookman, but I feel a creative attacking mid or lively forward could give us an extra push in the run in.

We say goodbye, but the memories are never forgotten. I am grateful to this great family for all that I have experienced. Thanks Toffees! 💙

Shame about Oviedo – he was really coming into his own when he had that horrendous injury and was pretty inspirational as to how he handled it too. Gibson also showed signs of being a real force in the centre but just didn't couldn't stay off of the treatment table and is probably a bit of a handful outside of work too.

If I was a Sunderland fan I'm not sure I'd be too happy. This takes us another step towards Koeman's finished squad though, fingers crossed we'll add a bit of quality in the next 24 hours.

[sniffle]

Good luck to Brian, a good, hard working pro.

As for Gibson. More interested in nightclubs than playing football. Good riddance.

I still believe that most of the business is aimed at recouping money spent rather than investing properly. We have signed just one midfielder who is proven at Premier League standards.

Lookman is an unknown so far and although showing promise, he remains a gamble in my opinion. The other kid is not owned by us so cannot be counted. Valencia will be leaving at the seasons end as he has proved to be inadequate. We now have no cover for either full back.

We still lack a commanding centre back who is strong in the air. We still lack a top quality play maker. We have no proven cover for Bolasie as Lookman remains untested. We are still lacking striker support for Lukaku.

We have not signed a goal scorer to support or cover for Lukaku. God help us if Lukaku gets injured as he cannot get rested.

As for Gibson well it's more of the same really. He doesn't want to be a crock, he wants to play. It was right to extend him because now we get money for him. Best of luck to him too.

Even in the current climate were fees are crazy, this takes the absolute piss.

Eugene, I hope that becomes the best thing you have ever posted on ToffeeWeb mate, especially considering the only people who wouldn't find it funny, are the bastards across the park! Watch out FSG, is alls I can say, watch those phoney bastards turn on Yers if this is true!

Very good deal for Everton.

I share the sentiments of many here who wish Bryan well. Likewise, I hate to see Jags slagged off. He's worked himself in to the ground for our club and deserves a bit more respect.

I now fancy us signing another player before the deadline... Hope its a good'n!

Sorry to see Oviedo not recapture his initial form with us. A pity Gibson succumbed to injury so often.

I have been very impressed how the backroom business has worked to move players on, get them a playing career and get the surplus off the books. It's not always easy shipping players out.

To be fair, I honestly think he could have been world class, but then again, if my Auntie had bollocks, she'd be my uncle. Good look lads.

Now, Sunderland have not only taken over Gibson's contract, but paid something as well in the transfer fee. Good business.

Can do a great job for any EPL side so good luck to him. He deserves to be a starter.

Both have been unlucky with injuries and deserve a chance at another club. Let's hope we can unearth a gem before the window shuts tomorrow. We should also recall Galloway from West Brom to cover for Bainsey.

Cleverley, Niasse, Gibson, gone - that's a lot more than I could have hoped for this window.

Neutral on Deulofeu and Oviedo as I think they were ok for the squad. However, if RK doesn't fancy them then no point in keeping them. That's a massive part of the dross taken care of by the Koeman axe - certainly no fanning about.

Great business again.

The "Ownership" thing might be inaccurate but nothing would surprise me in certain murky worlds. Not that I'd ever be one to go around loudly accusing certain people. Be interesting to see what follows.

"The thing about fake news is that these morons go to great lengths to make it look real and convincing".

You're right, Colin. The mainstream media do go to great lengths.

Notice how the whole fake news thing suddenly sprang up pan mainstream media recently. Almost as if given a "Go" signal from somewhere. Now, many in the world might suddenly wonder prima facie whether anything they read off-mainstream is real, as a default position. Seeds of doubt...

Looks like Ron is very happy with his young players coming through and maybe Robinson is in mind if Baines gets injured.

As for the piece from Eugene it does sound very credible and why would a guy with Usmanov clout stay playing not even second fiddle to Kronke at Arsenal?

If it isn't true though go we seem to be doing well enough with Moshiri.

It's a deal that could help Sunderland avoid relegation especially as they have lost their young winger and Big Vic who was starting to impress with them.

With the young defenders Everton have in hand they will not miss Oviedo but the lad never let them down and who will forget his last-minute winner at Old Trafford.

There also seems to be clear direction at boardroom level, which we haven't seen for 25 years. The relics are being sold from the Everton museum. Exciting times that will hopefully continue with an announcement that will have the kopites raising the levels of the Mersey by a few inches with their tears.

Short upfront and short of goals from midfield.

Oviedo deserves credit for how he has conducted himself and always have his all. Will be welcomed back warmly when Sunderland visit Goodison.

But at this point in time, with Everton looking upwards instead of warily eying the (other...) relegation-fodder like we used to do a decade or so ago, both players are now surplus to requirements.

I like the fact that this transfer will now give them both as good a chance of prolonging their playing career in the top flight as their own abilities will now allow them to do!

They were both good for us at the time, and I have nothing but the best wishes for either of them now that they move on!

McCarthy sale will have him on a net spend of zero. The positivity on our great forum ToffeeWeb is a pleasure to see. 50-year season ticket, Tony Abrahams. Nice one.

Disgraceful statement about players and a manager who helped to put this great club back on the map. Were you even supporting Everton when Walker or Smith were in charge?

I for one wish Oviedo a successful career after his exertions and horrific double leg break, plus his love of Everton. Gibson scored that great winner against City and always looked classy when on the pitch (too infrequently sadly). I hope they keep Sunderland in the Premier League.

As for John Pierce, I have to question your sanity, intelligence or whether you're just a troll.

Great to read that rather than nonsense from some who measure us by size of net spend. As my partner says, not the size (over to you all for humour).

Oviedo: 'Er..jess ob course, for mee..um..iss beeg beeg pleasure, beeg honour.'

Interviewer: "Was it a surprise to get the call?"

Oviedo: "Jess ob course, because I was nebber in radio before, but eef he want me, I go."

Interviewer: 'Radio?'

Oviedo: "Jess, radio, you know Moyles, Radio X'

Interviewer: 'Ahh you mean Moyes?'

Oviedo: "Ha ha ha, Moyes, ees funny no? Beeg eyes-ball, hair like...like fire! No, Eberton tells me Moyles - so I theenk I go work radio X, with Moyles - (looks concerned when interviewer looks confused) - thees ees the train London yes?"

Tannoy: "This is the 9.07 train from Liverpool Lime Street arriving at it's final destination Sunderland central"

As the door opens, Oviedo's smile vanishes as he hears a familiar voce.

"A taxi? Awa tae fuck, I'll pick up the boy fae here, we'll jump on the bus"

As the train comes to a (complete) stop, he sees a man talking on a mobile, a man with hair like..fire.

Rodwell & Gibbo in mid! A midfield riddled with osteoporosis.

Good news is that I heard there's probably an opening in the NE.

I'd say there's an element of hes going with players that worked with him previously & happy to play for him as opposed to trying to entice players to Sunderland who simply wont be interested in going there at all?

Better the devil you know that no devil at all?

I hope he does well at Sunderland. As for Gibson, it's just hard to judge anyone who has so many injuries. Maybe he'll get a better run of games now.

Coleman is 1/3 to sign for Man Utd this week, which is the shortest priced transfer of anyone moving on the bookies' chalkboards.

Might be nothing, since it is just the betting market.

I currently reside in Moscow and did a bit of digging, and found this on the 'Forbes' Russian language website.

http://www.forbes.ru/news/313779-alisher-usmanov-ne-pokupal-futbolnyi-klub-Everton

I translated just the first paragraph, as it is the most relevant here:

On February, 26, the 'Championship'*, reported that Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov had completed the purchase of Everton FC, citing a source in the English Premier League "close to the deal." In response to questions put forward to Usmanov's representatives, Forbes received a clear and concise answer: "No, that is simply not the case."

*The 'news' outlet, that ViralEverton used as its source.

So yeah, just hogwash clickbait.

I will keep looking out for news on this end and will happily translate and post anything that I can find or people ask me to.

In my opinion Oviedo didn't quite have it but gave his all. Can't be faulted for effort, enthusiasm or passion for the club.

Gibson is one of the better centre mids we've had at the club over the last 10 or so years. Big strong body, plenty of presence and he could play. He could have been a great signing. None of us really know why he was so injury prone but it's possible it was his own undoing through lack of preparation.

Either way, it looks the right move for club and players so good luck to them both.

He gave 100% whenever he played and that night at Old Trafford will live long in the memory, travelling back on the tram into Manchester with all the Mancs calling Moyes for allsorts was great fun. I must have been the only one on there with a smile on my face.

As for Gibson, shame for the lad,as there is a player in there somewhere, but like many others before him he seems to have pissed it all up against the wall.

We should all send thank-you cards to Moyes, before he's sacked from his third club since leaving us and fails for the third time to manage a full season as manager. I think this will be Davey's last hurrah in the Premier League before taking up a cushy role north of the border.

As for Gibson, five years with nothing much to show for it – he won't be missed.

Whatever made Moyes a good manager at Everton seems to have deserted him. Buying half the Everton team 7 years after their best isn't really thinking out of the box. Sunderland will go down. Moyes will get the sack and probably go full circle and end up at Preston North End ;)

I don't know the finances available to him at Sunderland. Guess he hasn't got much to spend so is getting in numbers at reasonable prices and looks like he is looking at players whose quality and attitude he knows already.

Given a period free from injuries, the latest 2 he picked up from us will do a decent job.

We always have Bradley!

Keep lurking, Christian, until you can give us some positive news!

Cracking form before his lay-off; if he ever rediscovers it, he won't be at the Black Cats for long.

Good luck, lad. 💙

Hope Bryan can return to his stylish best, a class act as a man and player.

OVIEDO BABY.
OVV EEEE AAAAYYYYDO OOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!

Okay, I'm done.

Decent business from EFC in the end and proved a lot of us wrong about offering Gibson that contract.

Sad to see Oviedo go but he's wasted on the bench with us. With a long run of games he could be a very decent player.

Good work Ronald and team. Let the rebuild continue.

Darron, on the other hand... for you, I'd say from the club's perspective it's good riddance as you never got to the point where you got fit enough to show what you could do with the undoubted talent you were blessed with. The off-field transgressions when not available due to yet another injury have tainted your time with us. Couldn't really give a toss if you get back to fitness as you never really bothered to get there with us.