What a load of rubbish.

Never going to get Kubo as Real Sociedad want €50M and TeamTalk are not very reliable.

Taking too long with Luiz who is now of interest to several other teams.

Aznou is a big talent looked at by a lot of clubs around Europe.

Lino is a small possibility as he is no longer wanted but would be too expensive.

Igamane struggled with Rangers at the end of last season and would probably struggle in the Championship.

At this rate, we will be lucky to have any other new signings before the season starts and will be relying on our loan quota.

Oo, John, you old cynic, you.

But you're probably right!!

Well, we can't get Ashley Young back. Signed with Ipswich.

There are probably about 25 or so LBs similar in profile to the linked Aznou and Kosugi - teenagers with big talent who need a step up. Not all of the 25 will make it by any stretch. It looks like the plan is to buy someone of that ilk and presumably ease them in so that they inherit Mykolenkos place in the next 18 months.

I see randomly that Sheff Utd have just bought a Bulgarian RB who is only 18. They presumably have similar plan for him.

As an aside this is why it’s not worth worrying about work permits anymore. It seems extremely easy to get work permits these days.

This is typical Everton though...isn't it.
How many windows have we sat through until the last seconds? Why don't we just target the players we need/want and go out and get them?
It becomes tedious, boring and frustrating, eventually leading to the old fax machine being fired up.
I can't be arsed anymore tbh.

I consume ALL the transfer gossip and the source (sauce) is always important.

No journalist is 100% reliable but Paddy Boyland at The Athletic is probably our best bet for scoops ahead of time along with The Bobble which means out of these links Aznou is probably the most likely though, as usual these days, only interest is reported and no bid. We have probably lodged interest in over 100 players!

Every day I hope to wake up and read of something concrete. I would have expected another signing or two by the end of the week as we get closer to the season but of course these things are tricky if you are aiming for the best talent.

I really fear for us this season, more so than last season, I think we have gone backwards.

Derek, me too unless something major happens very soon.

US tour, whilst it may be lucrative, has arguably come at the wrong time. We know Moyes likes to be heavily involved in transfer business, but there will be limits to what he can do from over there. So no more new signings until, at best, the Roma friendly. Very worrying indeed.

RS in for Isak. United in for Watkins. Meanwhile we ponder getting Harrison back. Even with no competitive games it is bloody dispiriting at times.

The RS are not in for Isak. They were. But they have spent up on Ekitike and won't add another forward. If they spend again it will surely be at CB where they look light. But they probably need to sell surplus to requirements players first.

Such as Doak (initial cost €710k) and Elliot (initial cost €1.70m) for whom they will now get about £25m and £40m respectively. Not a bad buy to sell thing the RS have going on there...

Whatever the case, f*ck them. As others have said, the the Sky money doesn't materialise until August and so that probably explains the wait.

Our squad will not be as good as anyone in the rich 8 this season (although if Villa keep falling apart then perhaps...) but it can still be good.

Isak must have someone willing to buy him, otherwise why be so public?

I'd take Harvey Elliott from them, think he offers more than McAtee

Liverpool could easily sell Diaz and nunez for Isak.

Thats what I would do, so surely slot would do it.

Yes, there will be plenty of interest in Isak - just not from the RS. Ekitike is far, far too similar in style.

Isak will probably end up at one of Arsenal, PSG, Real or Barca. In my view he's the best striker in the Premier League, better than Haaland.

Market forces and PSR mean Newcastle seem to have hit their glass ceiling - because they cannot generate enough revenue to either (a) increase the wage bill to keep their top players and (b) spend big to improve the overall quality of the squad. But they will probably buy Sesko as a replacement - so will still be very good.

Isak will end up at Liverpool

Guehi will also end up at Liverpool

It’s what big clubs do.

Harrison will end up at Everton

Levels

It wouldn't surprise me that with Isak available, the RS change their plans and sell a few more players than intended, to make it work. Opportunity too good to miss. Might not come along again.

Agree Liam

Sell Doak, Nunez, Elliot

Buy Isak and Guehi

They sense an opportunity and are going for it

I wish Everton were like Liverpool

Ambitious to always win trophies

Ruthless

Why can’t we have owners like them

Tbf Ryan, don't think their owners went mad with spending when they first came in? Built it up over time as they got better and had more PSR room?

However, I am seriously concerned about the squad. I wasnt expecting miracles, but I was expecting a lot more than this. Even if we bring in 3/4, we are still just a few injuries from a crisis.

Ryan we do have owners like the RS, we have a US private equity group owner with a portfolio of investments including sports teams.

One inherited a global brand with big revenues, a very good set of players and regular Champions League football.

One inherited a heap of shit.

It's going to take time to sort it out.

it’s called Evertonitis - a permanent state of underwhelmness
can’t wait for the new ground hoodoo
bet we take 5 matches to win in the place !

We have definitely hit a negativity crescendo tonight on ToffeeWeb.

The Freakin Friedkin Group.

Sounds like Douglas Luiz isn't an option.

Kubo waiting on Real Sociedad – but they've sold Merino and Zubimendi, so not in need to sell.

Ian @22, for me, the big sticking point with Luiz hasn't been the different opinions on him.

I personally rate him. It's more that Juventus paid about £45M for him last summer and we were talking £20M. Miles apart. Won't happen, unless I'm surprised.

As for Kubo, hasn't he just gone with Real Sociedad on tour to Japan? Unless there is anything concrete and we can do something on both our returns from summer tours, I'm not sure they would be willing to sell.

Striker Evan Ferguson got his loan spell at Roma off to a perfect start by scoring a hat-trick within 24 minutes and four goals in total on his debut.

The Freakin Friedkin Group — we need a striker more than Roma!!!

Multi-club ownership is not good when you are second in line.