01/09/2026
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Everton have agreed deals to sign Folarin Balogun and Jack Grealish with both players set to undergo medicals on deadline day.
The Toffees have reached an agreement with AS Monaco to sign Balogun for an initial fee of €45m (£38.5m), with a further €5m (£4.2m) in potential add-ons. Monaco will also retain a sell-on clause for the US international, who has been granted permission to travel for a medical today.
The deal for Balogun will make the 25-year-old the second-most expensive signing in club history, and follows a 19-goal campaign for Monaco in 2025/26. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Everton have agreed a four-year contract with Balogun.
Jack Grealish is also on his way back to Hill Dickinson Stadium, confirm The Athletic. A frantic deadline day will see Grealish undergo a medical ahead of completing another season-long loan move. Grealish recorded two goals and six assists in 22 appearances last season before a stress fracture in his foot curtailed his campaign.
The 30-year-old will add to Everton's wide options, as the Blues prepare for Iliman Ndiaye's exit in the opposite direction. Ndiaye is set to sign for Manchester City in a transfer worth up to £65m including add-ons.
When is the transfer deadline for Premier League clubs?
The summer transfer window will close for Premier League clubs at 11pm BST on Tuesday 1 September. Deals can still be announced after the deadline with clubs given a two-hour grace period, provided a deal sheet is submitted before the 11pm deadline.
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Paul Griffiths
2 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:21:45
2 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:21:45
Agree Andrew or even a cut-price deal now Levy has gone.
Heresy, maybe, but I don't care for the heavy-boozer party-boy who is really 31, Harry, not 30. Something will go wrong. We will be embarrassed. There will be times in the crock room. But I agree that, for many, Jack Grealish is uplifting, so good on you.
Let's see what happens with regard to a right-back, but bearing in mind our apparently crack recruitment team and diagnostics,, this will be a disappointing window with Balogun as the one, erm, creative purchase with Hammond and Co curled up on the sofa watching the World Cup.
That said, if we bring in a right-back I do think that we might be deeper in depth.
Heresy, maybe, but I don't care for the heavy-boozer party-boy who is really 31, Harry, not 30. Something will go wrong. We will be embarrassed. There will be times in the crock room. But I agree that, for many, Jack Grealish is uplifting, so good on you.
Let's see what happens with regard to a right-back, but bearing in mind our apparently crack recruitment team and diagnostics,, this will be a disappointing window with Balogun as the one, erm, creative purchase with Hammond and Co curled up on the sofa watching the World Cup.
That said, if we bring in a right-back I do think that we might be deeper in depth.
Steve Brown
3 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:28:49
3 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:28:49
16 hours to find a right-back Paul - an exciting end to an 18-month search.
I think it was easier for Howard Carter to find Tutankhamun's tomb than it was for this recruitment team to sign a right-back.
I think it was easier for Howard Carter to find Tutankhamun's tomb than it was for this recruitment team to sign a right-back.
Martin Reppion
4 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:30:48
4 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:30:48
No idea who Balogun is, but he has to be an upgrade on Beto.
Grealish is a class act who will win us games.
A pair of full backs (even on loan) and this has been a good summer of business.
Aznou out for a development season and Tim bringing in funds also positive in many ways.
Losing only one player we would rather keep, bringing in Hackney, George, Johnson, a Striker and a having a clearly improved Barry has to be cause for mild optimism.
But of course, this is ToffeeWeb, so I don't expect to see much on here.
Grealish is a class act who will win us games.
A pair of full backs (even on loan) and this has been a good summer of business.
Aznou out for a development season and Tim bringing in funds also positive in many ways.
Losing only one player we would rather keep, bringing in Hackney, George, Johnson, a Striker and a having a clearly improved Barry has to be cause for mild optimism.
But of course, this is ToffeeWeb, so I don't expect to see much on here.
Paul Griffiths
5 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:34:35
5 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:34:35
We could also do with a left-back Steve mate, but no worries we can put JB left and JOB right and put MK and JT in the middle. Sorted.
New whispers Steve, we're in for right-back Godot at FC Twente.
New whispers Steve, we're in for right-back Godot at FC Twente.
Rocco Bugaj
6 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:36:15
6 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:36:15
Welcome, Balogun!
Hopefully, he settles in quickly and delivers plenty of goals for us! My expectations are high: Balogun costs three times as much as Beto. That means we need to see 16+ goals.
Hopefully, he settles in quickly and delivers plenty of goals for us! My expectations are high: Balogun costs three times as much as Beto. That means we need to see 16+ goals.
Mal van Schaick
7 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:38:15
7 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:38:15
Is this a rebuild or a patch up job? It looks like we are buying like for like players. Grealish for Ndaiye, Balogun for Beto, Norgaard for Gana to name a few. Is this progress?
I hope that our signings come together quickly and show us that we will make progress, but for me I have doubts that this squad will challenge for a European place. I hope that they prove me wrong.
I hope that our signings come together quickly and show us that we will make progress, but for me I have doubts that this squad will challenge for a European place. I hope that they prove me wrong.
Steve Brown
8 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:39:25
8 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:39:25
Haha, the Godot comment made me laugh Paul.
Agree we need a left-back given Aznou has a loan move and Mykolenko is crap.
Dream back 4 that is.
O'Brien Tarkowski Keane Branthwaite.
Agree we need a left-back given Aznou has a loan move and Mykolenko is crap.
Dream back 4 that is.
O'Brien Tarkowski Keane Branthwaite.
Steve Brown
9 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:40:28
9 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:40:28
Mal @ 7, signing so many older players is Moysey's wet dream come true.
Mick O\\\'Malley
10 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:40:44
10 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:40:44
Martin agreed, plus don't forget weve got the "Riquelme spotted at airport and Arteta money " quips to look forward to, I was also shocked that we didn't have the Jack Bauer 24 headline at top of article for the last day of transfer dealing
Surely we will need a couple of full backs as well cos if Mykolenko gets injured who is going to play there ? Also if Tete is coming in he has a sketchy appearance record due to injury, but overall I'm happy with our summer transfer window
Surely we will need a couple of full backs as well cos if Mykolenko gets injured who is going to play there ? Also if Tete is coming in he has a sketchy appearance record due to injury, but overall I'm happy with our summer transfer window
Paul Griffiths
11 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:48:30
11 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:48:30
the "Riquelme spotted at airport
Jeez I hate that Mick mate. The John Bishop like lads can't even make it The Titanic.
Jeez I hate that Mick mate. The John Bishop like lads can't even make it The Titanic.
Harry Diamond
Editorial Team
12 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:54:44
Editorial Team
12 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:54:44
Paul G,
'He's really 31' has got me remembering this classic ha!
https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com/2015/6/12/8772049/arsenal-jackson-Martinez-transfer-season-premier-league-what-is-a-fact
'He's really 31' has got me remembering this classic ha!
https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com/2015/6/12/8772049/arsenal-jackson-Martinez-transfer-season-premier-league-what-is-a-fact
Paul Griffiths
13 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:56:02
13 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:56:02
Brilliant Harry!
Ian Bennett
14 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:56:52
14 Posted 01/09/2026 at 07:56:52
So last summer was the grand money injection. Hope everyone enjoyed it. Like those solar eclipses, the hype was longer than the reality.
With the previous summer spend, Ndiaye, Beto, Iroegbunsm, Balogun, & Grealish, that gives us a net spend of zero. Zero, zilch, nada, fuck all, the square root of fuckung zip. Well in Angus, you sucked me in with all the corporate speak, but your mob are no better than Johnson & Kenwright.
And a smaller squad than what we needed. No decent left back, no right backs at all, and a lack of quality at centre back. Kenny Tete if we are lucky.
No ambition. A club that embodies mid table. A handful of decent players, but yawning gaps in defence and goal scoring will blunt any progress.
For all the new shiny stadium, this is no new dawn. This is the same script in keeping Everton in the middle of the pack. Sell the best players, sign a couple of new ones to improve for somebody else. Everton Football Club, the football station to fuel other clubs ambitions.
Moyes will get the blame through the season from the usual brethern I am sure.
His lack of playing this combination, making earlier subs, more attacking football, younger players. Any excuse under the sun, as to why Everton cant succeed. The rest of football laughs. The odds are stacked. 500/1 the league, 22/1 for top 4, 9/1 to be relegated, to be exact.
The rest of football know Everton arent a serious player. And the rest of football will come along and pick off anything decent next summer. Look forward to Branthwaite moving on next summer. Armstrong lifting a trophy in someone else's kit.
Good players, who arent going to wait around whilst the club rummages around the bin for others cast offs. Others push on, Everton watch.
Rinse & repeat the managers. No fella is going to do any fucking better. The RS will add another year to the banner.
The deluded brethern will say it can be done. Sweet. It's probably the only reason they aint jacked it in years ago chasing the Everton rainbow. "Finance doesn't matter", in an era when finance has never mattered more.
With the previous summer spend, Ndiaye, Beto, Iroegbunsm, Balogun, & Grealish, that gives us a net spend of zero. Zero, zilch, nada, fuck all, the square root of fuckung zip. Well in Angus, you sucked me in with all the corporate speak, but your mob are no better than Johnson & Kenwright.
And a smaller squad than what we needed. No decent left back, no right backs at all, and a lack of quality at centre back. Kenny Tete if we are lucky.
No ambition. A club that embodies mid table. A handful of decent players, but yawning gaps in defence and goal scoring will blunt any progress.
For all the new shiny stadium, this is no new dawn. This is the same script in keeping Everton in the middle of the pack. Sell the best players, sign a couple of new ones to improve for somebody else. Everton Football Club, the football station to fuel other clubs ambitions.
Moyes will get the blame through the season from the usual brethern I am sure.
His lack of playing this combination, making earlier subs, more attacking football, younger players. Any excuse under the sun, as to why Everton cant succeed. The rest of football laughs. The odds are stacked. 500/1 the league, 22/1 for top 4, 9/1 to be relegated, to be exact.
The rest of football know Everton arent a serious player. And the rest of football will come along and pick off anything decent next summer. Look forward to Branthwaite moving on next summer. Armstrong lifting a trophy in someone else's kit.
Good players, who arent going to wait around whilst the club rummages around the bin for others cast offs. Others push on, Everton watch.
Rinse & repeat the managers. No fella is going to do any fucking better. The RS will add another year to the banner.
The deluded brethern will say it can be done. Sweet. It's probably the only reason they aint jacked it in years ago chasing the Everton rainbow. "Finance doesn't matter", in an era when finance has never mattered more.
Andrew Ellams
15 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:14:58
15 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:14:58
There are rumours linking us to a French LB called Melvin Bard but I don't know much about him.
Ian Jones
16 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:15:34
16 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:15:34
Steve, to be fair, thought Myko was useful when he flung himself in the way of 2 goalbound shots and blocked them on Saturday possibly preventing a goal. He may have his faults but bravery isn't one of them, at least not last Saturday.
Ian Bennett
17 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:32:31
17 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:32:31
Everton and Torino have reached an agreement for the transfer of Nathan Patterson.
The Scotland international, 24, has been given permission to undergo a medical and to complete the formalities of what will be a permanent move.
He will sign a three-year deal at the Serie A club with Everton retaining a significant sell-on.
Per athletic
The Scotland international, 24, has been given permission to undergo a medical and to complete the formalities of what will be a permanent move.
He will sign a three-year deal at the Serie A club with Everton retaining a significant sell-on.
Per athletic
Paul Griffiths
18 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:36:59
18 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:36:59
He was treated like shite Ian - 17 - and I wish Nathan all the very best. Last season when he played we did not lose in a shite season.
Jeff Armstrong
19 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:39:19
19 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:39:19
Alan Myers tweeted that Richarlison is not coming.
Surely we should be getting at least the Tete fee for Patterson.
Surely we should be getting at least the Tete fee for Patterson.
Andrew Ellams
20 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:40:25
20 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:40:25
How can we let Aznou and Patterson go without a replacement.
Tete is surely Coleman's replacement.
Tete is surely Coleman's replacement.
Paul Griffiths
21 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:41:06
21 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:41:06
if Richy does not come to us he looks pretty much fucked up. Sadly.
Paul Griffiths
22 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:42:35
22 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:42:35
Pathetic recruitment and diagnostics AE - 20?
Mike Gaynes
23 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:46:28
23 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:46:28
Ian #14, Angus said this in his most recent interview:
“The challenge that the clubs of Everton’s size have is trying to be ambitious in terms of your spend but also trying to do that on a sustainable way. It's not about having one year of success. You see some of the challenges that Aston Villa and Newcastle are experiencing now after two or three years of success. We do it in a sustainable way. That will mean that we won't have a transfer window where we blow the doors off and put the club at risk from an SCR perspective."
Clear as a fucking bell. Not sure how you could possibly feel misled.
“The challenge that the clubs of Everton’s size have is trying to be ambitious in terms of your spend but also trying to do that on a sustainable way. It's not about having one year of success. You see some of the challenges that Aston Villa and Newcastle are experiencing now after two or three years of success. We do it in a sustainable way. That will mean that we won't have a transfer window where we blow the doors off and put the club at risk from an SCR perspective."
Clear as a fucking bell. Not sure how you could possibly feel misled.
Jeff Armstrong
24 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:52:36
24 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:52:36
Fulham won’t let Tete go until they sign Ratiu from Vallacano.
As my 2 year old granddaughter would say,
I’ve got a good idea!
As my 2 year old granddaughter would say,
I’ve got a good idea!
Mike Gaynes
25 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:55:12
25 Posted 01/09/2026 at 08:55:12
PH #18, Patto played a miniscule 240 minutes last season. Less than three games' worth. Not sure you can discern a winning trend from that.
Ian Bennett
26 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:03:28
26 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:03:28
Mike, so you were expecting a net spend of zero?
You were expecting a highly paid scouting system to put in place, that involved buying a leading analytics company, that has given us player of the year from the championship, Grealish, Richarlison. To be honest a Rothmans 2016 player annual for £2 quid would have done the job.
That their pursuit for a high quality right back would be Kenny Fucking Tete.
That 90% of his daily conversations with the Friedkin family center specifically around "how we win more football matches". Well here's a fucking start, try upgrading the defence of Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, Tete, and zero cover. Give the manager the tools to do the job.
That they learnt that a squad short on numbers last season, that missed out on its potential, goes into this season short of numbers.
There is no financial reason why they havent spent this summer. It is a choice.
It is a choice that tells any quality to find a better club.
You were expecting a highly paid scouting system to put in place, that involved buying a leading analytics company, that has given us player of the year from the championship, Grealish, Richarlison. To be honest a Rothmans 2016 player annual for £2 quid would have done the job.
That their pursuit for a high quality right back would be Kenny Fucking Tete.
That 90% of his daily conversations with the Friedkin family center specifically around "how we win more football matches". Well here's a fucking start, try upgrading the defence of Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, Tete, and zero cover. Give the manager the tools to do the job.
That they learnt that a squad short on numbers last season, that missed out on its potential, goes into this season short of numbers.
There is no financial reason why they havent spent this summer. It is a choice.
It is a choice that tells any quality to find a better club.
Eugene Stalker
27 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:04:59
27 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:04:59
I wish Patterson all the best . I have no idea what went on at training but whenever I saw him play he might not have been Dani Alves but he looked worthy of a run out. Mentally it must have been tough time for him with every man & his dog being put into the team ahead of him especially with none of them being a right back.
David West
28 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:06:07
28 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:06:07
Still see others coming today, with Patterson & Aznou going we need defensive cover, as well as a starting RB.
Surely there's others lined up if these have left, even if they didn't get much time.
The defence is a worry with nothing at all in yet in that department.
Surely there's others lined up if these have left, even if they didn't get much time.
The defence is a worry with nothing at all in yet in that department.
Steve Brown
29 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:09:51
29 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:09:51
Mykolenko the only full-back at the club with 15 hours left in the transfer window.
Andrew Ellams
30 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:11:47
30 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:11:47
PG @ 22, I think they've tried to juggle too many balls too late in the window and have dropped one or two of them. My big fear is Jake O'Brien could still go to Fulham today and we're left with only 3 CBs.
Mike Gaynes, how can you possibly defend this shitshow right now?
Mike Gaynes, how can you possibly defend this shitshow right now?
Jack Convery
31 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:16:02
31 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:16:02
Win a trophy, then sell half your team. Is that the future for EFC ? Aston Villa, The Europa League winners have sold Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, Ezri Konsa and Emi Martinez after ending their 30-year trophy drought in May. Newcastle since winning the League Cup have had their team gutted, as well as Crystal Palace, who won the FA Cup and had their team picked clean, with only Wharton and Sarr left to tempt the SLY SIX. Your have to wonder, is it all worth it ?
Ian Wilkins
32 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:16:32
32 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:16:32
I don’t mind Aznou going out on loan for development. I’m not averse to selling Patterson ( tho fee is disappointing).
But surely we must add to defenders in squad. 4 CB ( 2 ageing, 1 injury prone) 1 LB, no RB. Yes no RB. For heavens sake you can’t get through a season like that.
There must be more defensive additions.
But surely we must add to defenders in squad. 4 CB ( 2 ageing, 1 injury prone) 1 LB, no RB. Yes no RB. For heavens sake you can’t get through a season like that.
There must be more defensive additions.
Brian Harrison
34 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:31:04
34 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:31:04
Alan Myers just said Richarlison will not be coming back to Everton.
John Williams
35 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:32:03
35 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:32:03
Paul Griffiths,
If you think Patterson is or was a PL player, you know very little about football.
If you think Patterson is or was a PL player, you know very little about football.
Craig Walker
36 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:35:47
36 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:35:47
Exactly Jack. I've said it for 3 or 4 seasons. What is the point? There are 5 or 6 clubs who pick off the best players at the other feeder clubs. Then there's Barcelona and Real Madrid that feed off those clubs. We are there to make up the numbers. Spurs spend heavy but don't belong in the Sly 6 - they just think they do. The only hope for teams like us now is to be like Brentford, Brighton and Bournemouth and take players, improve them and sell for a profit - like we've done with Ndiaye. They've even pulled up the ladder to stop Villa and Newcastle breaking in. Not only that, they get the decisions on the field.
Let's face it, Leicester winning the league isn't happening again unless the whole bubble bursts.
I wish the Sly 6 had broken away and formed their own league. We used to laugh at Scottish football but in what way is the Premier League different? Maybe we have 3 or 4 teams who can win it but the rest are making up the numbers.
Let's face it, Leicester winning the league isn't happening again unless the whole bubble bursts.
I wish the Sly 6 had broken away and formed their own league. We used to laugh at Scottish football but in what way is the Premier League different? Maybe we have 3 or 4 teams who can win it but the rest are making up the numbers.
John Ievolo
37 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:38:12
37 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:38:12
Godot Ha! Good one
Filipe Torres
38 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:41:52
38 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:41:52
It seems we are letting subs go and swapping them for starters, with ili being the only exception.
What did you expect? He was always going to leave, he is 26, not 22 or 23, I think 65 million is a good business, in a market flodded of youth transfer policies, you have to add that in a 2 to 3 years time he will be old.
I only struggle with the right back chosen, I wouldn't want cafu, but I would like at least a player in the quality bracket of a norton-cuffy, hector fort(loaned out to real sociedad), trai hume, or a relatively young and decent one.
Norgaard was one of the best mids in the league (outside of the big clubs).
Iroegbunam won't be missed, and balogun will return us more goals than beto.
Johnson, dibbling, george and grealish looks good.
Just give us proper full backs now please.
What did you expect? He was always going to leave, he is 26, not 22 or 23, I think 65 million is a good business, in a market flodded of youth transfer policies, you have to add that in a 2 to 3 years time he will be old.
I only struggle with the right back chosen, I wouldn't want cafu, but I would like at least a player in the quality bracket of a norton-cuffy, hector fort(loaned out to real sociedad), trai hume, or a relatively young and decent one.
Norgaard was one of the best mids in the league (outside of the big clubs).
Iroegbunam won't be missed, and balogun will return us more goals than beto.
Johnson, dibbling, george and grealish looks good.
Just give us proper full backs now please.
Annika Herbert
39 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:50:01
39 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:50:01
I am @ 14, I was right with you on all you say, right up until the final paragraph.
But, ignoring that last paragraph, a well thought out and truthful post. Sums our situation up very well.
Scratching around the bottom of the barrel at the very end of the transfer window is unforgivable.
Our so called elite recruitment team have hardly set the world on fire have they? Some good signings but some were hardly difficult to scout were they? Norgaard at Arsenal, Hackney Championship player of the year, Balogun's World Cup performances.
Our acquired data team must have been melting their laptops down checking that lot out
But, ignoring that last paragraph, a well thought out and truthful post. Sums our situation up very well.
Scratching around the bottom of the barrel at the very end of the transfer window is unforgivable.
Our so called elite recruitment team have hardly set the world on fire have they? Some good signings but some were hardly difficult to scout were they? Norgaard at Arsenal, Hackney Championship player of the year, Balogun's World Cup performances.
Our acquired data team must have been melting their laptops down checking that lot out
George Cumiskey
40 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:51:12
40 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:51:12
Steve Brown @ 3 brilliant. 🤣😂
Dave Abrahams
41 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:51:13
41 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:51:13
The only good news I can see is that Richarlison isn’t coming - if it’s true. I must confess I haven’t a clue what the American striker is like so I’ll reserve judgement on him.
Hackney looks like he might be a good cheap buy and Armstrong staying, thanks to our brilliant fans, also good news but how long will he stay with this transfer committee in charge of affairs.
I’m on the outside looking in now but I know there are plenty of Everton fans on the point of no return with these people in charge of the club and owners who look at success being profits in the till while having little interest in silverware— unless it goes to Italy and the club they have a lot more interest in.
I came in when Everton were a poorly run club for years and years until we got promotion in 1954 and I’m going out with promotion being our next success the way things are going now, that might be over the top but these owners are breeding pessimism every day they are here.
Hackney looks like he might be a good cheap buy and Armstrong staying, thanks to our brilliant fans, also good news but how long will he stay with this transfer committee in charge of affairs.
I’m on the outside looking in now but I know there are plenty of Everton fans on the point of no return with these people in charge of the club and owners who look at success being profits in the till while having little interest in silverware— unless it goes to Italy and the club they have a lot more interest in.
I came in when Everton were a poorly run club for years and years until we got promotion in 1954 and I’m going out with promotion being our next success the way things are going now, that might be over the top but these owners are breeding pessimism every day they are here.
Annika Herbert
42 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:55:38
42 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:55:38
John @ 35, well Torino clearly think he can do a job for them.
Because you don't rate Patterson makes you a football expert does it?
Because you don't rate Patterson makes you a football expert does it?
Jack Convery
43 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:58:12
43 Posted 01/09/2026 at 09:58:12
Leeds getting Melvin Bard according to BBC.
raymond smyth
44 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:00:56
44 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:00:56
Worryingly we have no proper RB and 1 LB !
As Tete not done deal till fulham get replacement !
But let Patto go treated like shit by last 2 managers !
As Tete not done deal till fulham get replacement !
But let Patto go treated like shit by last 2 managers !
John Williams
45 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:01:23
45 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:01:23
I think I know about football more than you, you just write a load of crap, ever since you have been on here.
Try knitting or cleaning the house.
Try knitting or cleaning the house.
Mark Ryan
46 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:01:44
46 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:01:44
I hope Richy does come. He gives us passion, leadership, goals, 100% effort, X Factor and he wants to come. It always helps to have players in your dressing room who have a love for the club. His passion can affect his team mates. It's important to have team spirit and I think he and Jack can lift the spirits. We would be weaker without him, stronger with him
Peter Hopkins
47 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:06:31
47 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:06:31
Norton-Cuffy off to Hull
Benjamin Dyke
48 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:06:36
48 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:06:36
Patterson has not been found sleeping with successive manager's wives so I can only deduce from that that he is not good enough for Everton. May seem harsh when we've seen very little of him but the managers see him every day in training and don't rate him. Can't all be biased. Wish him all the best - he's never put a foot wrong as far as the fans are concerned. Now to far more important things, where is his replacement?
Benjamin Dyke
49 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:20:13
49 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:20:13
By the way is Balogun a big step up from the Chuckle brothers Barry and Beto?
Andrew Ellams
50 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:21:25
50 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:21:25
Your Mrs must love you John. Proper mans man.
Benjamin Dyke
51 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:23:16
51 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:23:16
And to complete my hattrick of (shots off the) posts - if Grealish becomes first choice LW/LM then who becomes first choice RW/RM? George?
Chris Taggart
52 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:24:13
52 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:24:13
It's all very well discussing all these supposed deals but none of them have been announced on the official website yet.
I'm wondering how many will actually get done!
I'm wondering how many will actually get done!
John Pickles
53 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:24:50
53 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:24:50
Norton-Cuffy having a medical for a transfer to Hull
Ian Horan
54 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:25:42
54 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:25:42
John @45 no need for your mysoginistic crap. Disagree but get a grip man sexism died years ago.
Andrew Ellams
55 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:26:53
55 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:26:53
Benjamin, I think that will be Brennan Johnson once he's 100% fit and up and running.
Brian Harrison
56 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:30:19
56 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:30:19
Thankfully the window closes at 11.00pm then we will know whose in and whose out. A real mixed bag of a window and only time will tell if its been productive or not. Certainly apart from Ndaiye most of the out goings weren't going to get much game time, and so far it looks like we have brought in more money than we have spent.
Jack Convery
57 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:31:42
57 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:31:42
Hull have been sniffing around a full back at Stuttgart - Josha Vagnoman. According to TMkt he's valued at £10m, Age 25, a current German International ( 2 caps ) and has played 122 times as a RB, 43 as a LB, as well as playing several other positions. He's no Doue obviously. His contract is up summer 2028, so maybe worth consideration. He can compete with Tete and Myko. That's if Tete ever arrives.
Jack Convery
58 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:38:38
58 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:38:38
Sports Witness reporting
David Moyes’ side have agreed a deal with AS Monaco to sign the former Arsenal man for €45m plus €5m bonuses. Filipe Luís’ side have also secured a 10% sell-on clause. The expectation is for the 25-year-old to complete his return to England soon.
In a post on X, Sacha Tavolieri says: ‘Folarin Balogun to Everton’s a done deal.’
He further adds ‘all agreement found’, meaning Everton have reached a total agreement with both the American and his current club.
The frontman now has to carry out medical tests and sign the contract for the Toffees to announce his signing. He will undergo these examinations in the next few hours.
Balogun’s decision to push to join Everton is helping them to wrap up this operation soon. Last season, he managed 19 goals and four assists for Monaco.
Fingers crossed,
David Moyes’ side have agreed a deal with AS Monaco to sign the former Arsenal man for €45m plus €5m bonuses. Filipe Luís’ side have also secured a 10% sell-on clause. The expectation is for the 25-year-old to complete his return to England soon.
In a post on X, Sacha Tavolieri says: ‘Folarin Balogun to Everton’s a done deal.’
He further adds ‘all agreement found’, meaning Everton have reached a total agreement with both the American and his current club.
The frontman now has to carry out medical tests and sign the contract for the Toffees to announce his signing. He will undergo these examinations in the next few hours.
Balogun’s decision to push to join Everton is helping them to wrap up this operation soon. Last season, he managed 19 goals and four assists for Monaco.
Fingers crossed,
Andy McGuffog
59 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:40:37
59 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:40:37
Balogun to make his first appearance over the Christmas period when his 'slight' injury has cleared up. It will be like a new signing.
Mike Keating
60 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:46:39
60 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:46:39
"Win a trophy, then sell half your team. Is that the future for EFC ? Aston Villa, The Europa League winners have sold Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, Ezri Konsa and Emi Martinez after ending their 30-year trophy drought in May. Newcastle since winning the League Cup have had their team gutted, as well as Crystal Palace, who won the FA Cup and had their team picked clean, with only Wharton and Sarr left to tempt the SLY SIX. Your have to wonder, is it all worth it ?"
Spot on Jack
Unfortunately
Spot on Jack
Unfortunately
Steve Jones
61 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:47:57
61 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:47:57
John @ 35 and45
Making a false side swipe at Paul for rating Patto as a premier League fullback. The fact is he was one and provided better shape than JOB was able to do - shows you up as knowing zero about football or the facts.
Then when quite rightly picked up by Annika you lose it and become an ignorant, arrogant misogynistic old loser.
Please take a breath before posting offensive crap.
Making a false side swipe at Paul for rating Patto as a premier League fullback. The fact is he was one and provided better shape than JOB was able to do - shows you up as knowing zero about football or the facts.
Then when quite rightly picked up by Annika you lose it and become an ignorant, arrogant misogynistic old loser.
Please take a breath before posting offensive crap.
Ajay Gopal
62 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:59:23
62 Posted 01/09/2026 at 10:59:23
Disgusting comment John (45).
Ged Simpson
63 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:00:26
63 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:00:26
Andy 59...great post mate. Maybe a proper settling in period needed over spring? Could be ready for 2027/8?
Joe McMahon
64 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:02:49
64 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:02:49
I kid you not, Everton have said no to WHU approach for Michael Keane. Yet again Blue Bill was correct "Everton always get it right".
Ged Simpson
65 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:03:56
65 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:03:56
So in touch John 45.
Steve Brown
66 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:14:03
66 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:14:03
John @ 45 sounds annoyed today.
His missus is making him iron his own undies again.
His missus is making him iron his own undies again.
Ian Burns
67 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:14:16
67 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:14:16
John - 45 - I think an apology to Annika would go a long way on this site.
She deserves respect.
She deserves respect.
Steve Brown
68 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:19:42
68 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:19:42
Paddy Boyland, The Athletic's Everton correspondent, has reported that Everton have turned down an enquiry for Michael Keane from West Ham United.
Worst news of the entire transfer window.
Worst news of the entire transfer window.
Jack Convery
69 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:20:58
69 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:20:58
Washington Post, no less, reporting Balogun transfer to Everton in little old England. How news travels. I can see those shirt sales going through the roof. Dan the Man will be ever so pleased. More cash for us to splash come January by any chance ?
No doubt the Donald will be spouting on his Truth Social - that Great Team Everton, what a team, every body says it, are buying an American Idol that kid I helped during my World Cup. I hear they knocked back a Canadian player too. Good people those Evertians, always liked them, everybody knows it. I wish more Americans were like those Evertian people. Loyal to the core. They're owned by a true friend of mine Danild Friedchicken, good man, good at making deals too but not as good at me. Everybody says so. Lake America Forever.
No doubt the Donald will be spouting on his Truth Social - that Great Team Everton, what a team, every body says it, are buying an American Idol that kid I helped during my World Cup. I hear they knocked back a Canadian player too. Good people those Evertians, always liked them, everybody knows it. I wish more Americans were like those Evertian people. Loyal to the core. They're owned by a true friend of mine Danild Friedchicken, good man, good at making deals too but not as good at me. Everybody says so. Lake America Forever.
Annika Herbert
70 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:26:21
70 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:26:21
John @ 45, so you are ignorant as well as stupid. But you do seem to know a lot about knitting and cleaning
Maybe you should stick to that rather than making crass comments about something you clearly have no knowledge of.
I have seen very few of your posts on TW. But I have noted they are all pretty useless.
Maybe you should stick to that rather than making crass comments about something you clearly have no knowledge of.
I have seen very few of your posts on TW. But I have noted they are all pretty useless.
David West
71 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:26:36
71 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:26:36
John's not answering, he must be out doing a long shift down pit.
Andrew Ellams
72 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:31:24
72 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:31:24
No way they can sell Keane during this shitshow. We've currently got 1 actual full back at the club which means O'Brien will be needed as RB cover behind Rohl so only 3 CBs, the best of which is very injury prone.
Steve Brown
73 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:38:22
73 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:38:22
Paddy Boyland also reported that the Blues are willing to listen to offers for Jake O'Brien.
If O’Brien is sold, we will have 3 CBs and 1 RB in the squad. Tarks and Keane are 33 years old
If O’Brien is sold, we will have 3 CBs and 1 RB in the squad. Tarks and Keane are 33 years old
Jeff Armstrong
74 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:42:57
74 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:42:57
Keep Keane but willing to sell JO’B??wtf
This is a basket case of a club.
Branthwaite is also injury prone, what a crap recruitment team we have
This is a basket case of a club.
Branthwaite is also injury prone, what a crap recruitment team we have
Ian Wilkins
75 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:43:51
75 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:43:51
Alan McGuffog
76 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:47:22
76 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:47:22
Get shut of O'Brien. Throw in Branthwaite as well. Build defence around Tark and Keane. Put Balogan at rb.
Dave Lynch
77 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:48:34
77 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:48:34
Mike@60.
Thats the future of the Prem mate, the Sly Six will have unlimited spending power to keep the status quo while the rest have to sell to survive.
Thats the future of the Prem mate, the Sly Six will have unlimited spending power to keep the status quo while the rest have to sell to survive.
Ian Wilkins
78 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:50:22
78 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:50:22
Lots of attention to forwards, wide players centre midfield this window but what about defence?
We could have even moved Keane on, moved Jake on ( if he’s not in favour, I wouldn’t ) and brought in more quality. The failure to address full backs is mind blowing.
Considering Moyes is defence first, it’s bizarre.
There’s still time I guess but worrying as things stand.
We could have even moved Keane on, moved Jake on ( if he’s not in favour, I wouldn’t ) and brought in more quality. The failure to address full backs is mind blowing.
Considering Moyes is defence first, it’s bizarre.
There’s still time I guess but worrying as things stand.
Tony Heron
79 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:50:41
79 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:50:41
By my reckoning with (so far) 3 out and potentially 3 in, the squad is the same size as last season. Didn't Moyes say that the squad was too small? So what's improved? Personally don't blame any player from leaving. At least they show ambition, which the board do not.
Mark Taylor
81 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:54:31
81 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:54:31
On the back of my fag packet, it says that is we include the Ndiaye sale which seems a done deal, our current net spend for this window is zero. This includes the fees new paid to convert George and Rohl's loans into permanent (which some understandably forget)
So based on what is currently being talked about, our final net spend will be Balogun's £40m plus whatever we pay for the quality RB Kinnear promised us minus whatever we can get for one or all of Tim, Patto and Beto.
If all those deals happen, for sure it won't be a repeat of last seasons fairly large cash splash, albeit most of that seems to have been spend on two players who have hardly played and another who, let's say, the fans don't rate. If that really was our only 'big splurge' it's a shame we didn't get more banks for our buck, KDH excepted.
So based on what is currently being talked about, our final net spend will be Balogun's £40m plus whatever we pay for the quality RB Kinnear promised us minus whatever we can get for one or all of Tim, Patto and Beto.
If all those deals happen, for sure it won't be a repeat of last seasons fairly large cash splash, albeit most of that seems to have been spend on two players who have hardly played and another who, let's say, the fans don't rate. If that really was our only 'big splurge' it's a shame we didn't get more banks for our buck, KDH excepted.
Christy Ring
82 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:54:40
82 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:54:40
So we might not get Kinnear's no.1 target Tete, which leaves us with no right back and one left back, we just love round pegs in square holes. Why not make a late move for Norton Cuffy, another one on our long summer list, hasn't signed for Hull yet. Regarding transfers, nothing has changed under TFG, just balance the books, a disgrace.
Andrew Ellams
83 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:55:29
83 Posted 01/09/2026 at 11:55:29
Steve @ 73, Sky Bet still offering 9/4 on Jake going to Fulham and 7/2 Leeds but I'm guessing the potential collapse of the Tete deal might damage Fulham's chances.
Lester Yip
84 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:12:59
84 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:12:59
Oh no. Even Norton-Cuffy is gone. So if Kenny Tete deal is off because of Fulham can't get their player, then what? Is the Barca kid still available?
Jeff Armstrong
85 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:16:23
85 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:16:23
Maitland Niles now
Iain Johnston
86 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:16:30
86 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:16:30
Maitland Niles on his way in.
Benjamin Dyke
87 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:20:25
87 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:20:25
You heard it here first. The NTL and Arteta money has been found and Riquelme has been spotted with RB on his shorts at John Lennon Airport.
Jack Convery
88 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:21:51
88 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:21:51
Get Footbal - no I've never heard of them either are reporting
Everton have agreed a deal with Olympique Lyonnais to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles (29), according to Sky Sports News. The Toffees will pay a fee of £4.2m for the former England international, who is entering the final year of his contract with the French club.
The Premier League club had previously attempted to sign Maitland-Niles and have now reached an agreement to bring the versatile player back to the Premier League. The 29-year-old can operate at both full-back and in midfield, providing Everton with additional versatility ahead of the new season. Maitland-Niles joined Lyon permanently in 2023 after initially spending time on loan at the club from Arsenal. He has since made 79 appearances for the French side across all competitions.
Everton have agreed a deal with Olympique Lyonnais to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles (29), according to Sky Sports News. The Toffees will pay a fee of £4.2m for the former England international, who is entering the final year of his contract with the French club.
The Premier League club had previously attempted to sign Maitland-Niles and have now reached an agreement to bring the versatile player back to the Premier League. The 29-year-old can operate at both full-back and in midfield, providing Everton with additional versatility ahead of the new season. Maitland-Niles joined Lyon permanently in 2023 after initially spending time on loan at the club from Arsenal. He has since made 79 appearances for the French side across all competitions.
Andrew Ellams
89 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:23:27
89 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:23:27
I'm happy with Maitland-Niles. I'd have taken him ahead of Tete all day long
Benjamin Dyke
90 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:24:43
90 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:24:43
Maitland-Niles would be great at the quoted price and because of his versatility (which Moyes seems to love when bargain hunting)
Mark Taylor
91 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:24:59
91 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:24:59
Well there is a stop gap if I ever saw one.
And people were turning their noses up at Ben White???
And people were turning their noses up at Ben White???
Steve Brown
92 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:25:50
92 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:25:50
A right-back….ish.
Dave Abrahams
93 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:28:43
93 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:28:43
Steve (92) He played a few games for England in that position before he told Arsenal he wanted to play in midfield, maybe age has made him change his mind.
Jack Convery
94 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:29:53
94 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:29:53
Just switched on the TV and Bargain Hunt is on. The Blue Team is The Moyesiah and Angus Kinnear !! and thay've 20 minutes left. They've spent a Fiver so far on 70s Footballer cards. An old fag packet that Angus said is good for writing out budget plans. Now they're looking at a Trophy awarded in 1933 for Football Cup stuff. Apparently they've never seen one before and are unsure what to do.
Phil Roberts
95 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:32:24
95 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:32:24
Has Michael opened the Forum to have our rumour mill?
Sean Kearns
96 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:32:25
96 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:32:25
Bolagun is actually English by the way. He was just born in New York while his parents were on holiday there and the US has Birthright Citizenship so he was eligible for them.
Mal van Schaick
97 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:33:16
97 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:33:16
Maitland Niles? Aged 29? I don’t know enough about him, but at that age his pace won’t last long. Another stop gap make do by Everton.
Ian Wilkins
98 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:33:46
98 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:33:46
Some good posts Jack, made me chuckle.
We do seem to shop for full backs in Aldi middle aisle…
We do seem to shop for full backs in Aldi middle aisle…
Mark Ryan
99 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:34:17
99 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:34:17
Nice one Jack lol ! Ainsley M-N. A better RB than Tete at Fulham. Let's hope it happens
Filipe Torres
100 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:35:00
100 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:35:00
AMN is an improvement on tete, It's karma coming back to haunt you kenny, last year you lefts us with our pants down, now! The joke's on you!!
Jeff Armstrong
101 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:37:20
101 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:37:20
We do seem to shop a lot in the French league
Steve Shave
102 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:37:54
102 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:37:54
John @45 one of the worst comments i've seen on here in a long time.
It's no loss to sell Patterson as we don't play him, even when he is the only fucking RB in the club. In his last year of his contract so good we are getting him off the books and getting a fee.
As for the hysteria, I get it, at the moment it looks really bad but I would advise we wait and see what is happening and review in the morning. Personally I wouldn't be surprised to see at least two new full backs in by the end of the window. Still, this is Everton so who knows.
Maybe Roma have a spare full back? I've just seen the news about Maitland-Niles, a really good option as back up as he is versatile, can he play LB as well or i have just imagined that? Now just a first choice RB!
It's no loss to sell Patterson as we don't play him, even when he is the only fucking RB in the club. In his last year of his contract so good we are getting him off the books and getting a fee.
As for the hysteria, I get it, at the moment it looks really bad but I would advise we wait and see what is happening and review in the morning. Personally I wouldn't be surprised to see at least two new full backs in by the end of the window. Still, this is Everton so who knows.
Maybe Roma have a spare full back? I've just seen the news about Maitland-Niles, a really good option as back up as he is versatile, can he play LB as well or i have just imagined that? Now just a first choice RB!
Barry Williams
103 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:39:06
103 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:39:06
I cannot fathom out why people think that 29 years old is aging for a modern player, in my humble opinion it isn't - although the sell on option for profit is not there - a decent 29 year old at a decent fee is not the worst business to be made, especially at full-back. Paul Power, Ashley Young anyone!?
Derek Williams
104 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:39:10
104 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:39:10
Do you still have to pay by the letter to have players’ names on your replica shirt?
After Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall we now have Ainsley Maitland-Miles.
Very surprised we let Taylor Harwood-Bellis slip through the net by going to Villa, surely a missed income opportunity there?
After Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall we now have Ainsley Maitland-Miles.
Very surprised we let Taylor Harwood-Bellis slip through the net by going to Villa, surely a missed income opportunity there?
Andrew Ellams
105 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:40:03
105 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:40:03
The question is with Patterson on his way out is it M-N and Tete? Not sure the old blood pressure could deal with two new right backs on the same day.
Eric Myles
106 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:40:18
106 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:40:18
Will Grealish's medical include a breathalyser?
Jeff Armstrong
107 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:41:13
107 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:41:13
Rather have AMN than Tete, who used us last summer to get a better deal at Fulham
Ian Wilkins
108 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:42:11
108 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:42:11
Seem to be linked with the midfield player Keita, don’t need another do we?
One going out? Garner?
One going out? Garner?
Jack Convery
109 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:45:20
109 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:45:20
MN played 30 games at RB last season, 3 this season and in 24/25, he played 29.
Career stats. Position PL G Assts
Right-Back 120, 3 16
Right Midfield 97 9 11
Central Midfield 54 0 3
Defensive Midfield 29 1 1
Left-Back 26 0 0
Left Midfield 21 0 1
Right Winger 6 2 1
Centre-Back 3 0 1
Left Winger 2 0 0
Attacking Midfield 1 0 0
Lyon failed to quality for Grp Stage of Champions League. Short of cash too. We bought Jake from them.
Rumours from a mate who is a Fulham fan. Tete deal maybe off as they can't get a replacement .
Career stats. Position PL G Assts
Right-Back 120, 3 16
Right Midfield 97 9 11
Central Midfield 54 0 3
Defensive Midfield 29 1 1
Left-Back 26 0 0
Left Midfield 21 0 1
Right Winger 6 2 1
Centre-Back 3 0 1
Left Winger 2 0 0
Attacking Midfield 1 0 0
Lyon failed to quality for Grp Stage of Champions League. Short of cash too. We bought Jake from them.
Rumours from a mate who is a Fulham fan. Tete deal maybe off as they can't get a replacement .
George Freeman
110 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:50:05
110 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:50:05
Ian, apparently to replace Tim, no idea why as we seem to be well stocked in that area.
Raymond Fox
111 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:50:23
111 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:50:23
Seems a lot of money for Balagun, but like everything else bought nowadays the price of players has gone mad.
I'm pleased Grealish is coming back, used in the right way he creates chances for others, I'd like him to be more direct. Signing him will not please everyone though.
I'm not that fussed with losing Ndiaye, I think he has made a bad move, I think it's a question of will he be good enough for City. Could never remember how to spell his 'blinking' name as well.
I'm pleased Grealish is coming back, used in the right way he creates chances for others, I'd like him to be more direct. Signing him will not please everyone though.
I'm not that fussed with losing Ndiaye, I think he has made a bad move, I think it's a question of will he be good enough for City. Could never remember how to spell his 'blinking' name as well.
Eric Myles
112 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:50:26
112 Posted 01/09/2026 at 12:50:26
Harry #12, wait until we sign some Asian players. They count the first 9 months in the womb so 3 months after they are born they have their first birthday party.
My missus got caught out on that on a banking identity verification call, but now she's on board as she can say she's stll 49!
My missus got caught out on that on a banking identity verification call, but now she's on board as she can say she's stll 49!
Christy Ring
113 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:16:11
113 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:16:11
Maitland-Niles a better signing than Tete, we tried to sign him a few years back, played midfield and fullback. Guilia Bould saying Grealish on his way, but is currently recovering in rehab, and won’t be available yet, can we bring in a player who can play straight away?
Christy Ring
114 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:23:16
114 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:23:16
I know we’ve rejected a bid from West Ham for Keane, wouldn’t it be totally senseless if we accepted a bid for O’Brien, a better option at centreback, Moyes just throwing the toys out of the pram, because he won’t play right back.
James Marshall
115 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:26:06
115 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:26:06
A right back, a right back, my Kingdom for a right back!
Ainsley Maitland-Niles seems like a decent idea. Better than Tete.
Michael Keane not going to West Ham.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles seems like a decent idea. Better than Tete.
Michael Keane not going to West Ham.
John Keating
116 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:38:54
116 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:38:54
I read we're covering 90% of Grealish's wages, that comes in at about 13 million! Then agents fees, then there'll no doubt be a payment to City, was it not 2 million last season?
Hard to understand.
Hard to understand.
Brent Stephens
117 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:41:38
117 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:41:38
Derek #104 - Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink? Also a nightmare for the back of the shirt.
James Marshall
118 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:44:42
118 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:44:42
John - it makes sense because he'll be a free agent at the end of the season so we'll probably sign him permanently for free.
Ray Jacques
119 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:47:08
119 Posted 01/09/2026 at 13:47:08
Cant wait until later.
Alan Myers getting soaked outside Finch Farm whilst behind him the gates are locked and all the lights are switched off, whilst switch from ToffeeWeb to Sky waiting for the big signing we need!!
Alan Myers getting soaked outside Finch Farm whilst behind him the gates are locked and all the lights are switched off, whilst switch from ToffeeWeb to Sky waiting for the big signing we need!!
Jack Convery
120 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:03:51
120 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:03:51
Forest looking at Garner, oh dear if true.
Steve Brown
121 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:08:41
121 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:08:41
Derek @ 104, believe we are also in for Adetayo Oluwatosin Olusegun Adio Aduramigba Iretioluwa Edun from Stockport as leftback cover.
Martin Berry
122 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:10:05
122 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:10:05
Balogun will be an excellent signing and we know all we need to know about Jack.
Almost a complete revamp of the midfield and attack during this window.
Players moved out who needed to be apart from Illy.
MN at right back will be a bargain along with Norgaard
It could be a very impressive window for us and Richy could yet join Everton on loan, Spurs don't want him, he doesnt want Spurs so something needs to be sorted.
One thing I am wondering about is who will be the replacement for Illy ? a few weeks ago Yimaz from Turkey had been mentioned, another winger in of that calibre and I would be "made up" !
Almost a complete revamp of the midfield and attack during this window.
Players moved out who needed to be apart from Illy.
MN at right back will be a bargain along with Norgaard
It could be a very impressive window for us and Richy could yet join Everton on loan, Spurs don't want him, he doesnt want Spurs so something needs to be sorted.
One thing I am wondering about is who will be the replacement for Illy ? a few weeks ago Yimaz from Turkey had been mentioned, another winger in of that calibre and I would be "made up" !
Mark Taylor
123 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:23:52
123 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:23:52
Martin so would I but Jack is Ilmian's replacement. The owners plan on making this window a near net zero spend.
To be fair, on paper at least, this window improves us more for next to nothing than last years £100m 'splurge' (by our pathetic standards) managed.
To be fair, on paper at least, this window improves us more for next to nothing than last years £100m 'splurge' (by our pathetic standards) managed.
Steve Brown
124 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:27:53
124 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:27:53
Apparently we bid £36M for Jamie Leweling to play right wing but he turned us down.
Heading to Roma.
Heading to Roma.
Iain Johnston
125 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:38:00
125 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:38:00
Mark I think you're being generous mate. So far we've spent £62m, the sale of N'diaye alone puts us at +£3m.
Chris James
126 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:43:49
126 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:43:49
I know it comes from a place of passion, and hope, but there isn't half a lot of shite being spoken on these boards, not to mention a total lack of understanding of the bigger picture of football finance.
Would be more forgiveable if we hadn't already got docked a ton of points and massive fines for breaching rules once, after the 'free flowing' spend under Moshiri.
Even before any last minute surprises, our net spend this summer isn't close to 'zero', I think we're looking at £22M at least, and could easily be closer to £50M by windows end. This is after a net investment of £100m / €117m in 25/26
With the new rules in PL and especially Europe, we have to operate within the lines or face penalties. Read the Esk's awesome report if you want to understand more: https://theesk.org/2026/08/31/everton-football-club-player-trading-strategy-summer-2026/
Don't get me wrong, I want a competitive team. But I also want a sustainable club and not the circus teetering on the edge of bankruptcy we've witness for the last few decades. The last administration splashed the cash, how did that work out for us?
Outgoing Player Sales: £89M + add ons thus far:
NDiaye: £60M + £5M
Iroegbunam: £13M + £10M [€15M + €12M]
Beto: £15M + ?? [€18M]
Patterson: £1M + 30% resell
Aznou: Loan
Incoming Player Purchases: c. £111m
Earlier in the summer we spent almost €100M on fees for George, Rohl, Hackney, Norgaard and Johnson, recouping just €26M equivalent for McNeill. So that was a net spend of €74M / £63M
These may not have all been new players to the club, but they were spends.
On top of this we now have:
Folarin Balogun: £38M + £5M
Maitland Niles: £4M
Jack Grealish: Not sure about 'fee', but salary is equivalent to another £6/7M on top of what we pay elsewhere
Plus we also have/had bids on Richarlison for £25M+10M and Jamie Leweling for £30m, so I wouldn't be surprised if another £20/30M gets spent.
Would be more forgiveable if we hadn't already got docked a ton of points and massive fines for breaching rules once, after the 'free flowing' spend under Moshiri.
Even before any last minute surprises, our net spend this summer isn't close to 'zero', I think we're looking at £22M at least, and could easily be closer to £50M by windows end. This is after a net investment of £100m / €117m in 25/26
With the new rules in PL and especially Europe, we have to operate within the lines or face penalties. Read the Esk's awesome report if you want to understand more: https://theesk.org/2026/08/31/everton-football-club-player-trading-strategy-summer-2026/
Don't get me wrong, I want a competitive team. But I also want a sustainable club and not the circus teetering on the edge of bankruptcy we've witness for the last few decades. The last administration splashed the cash, how did that work out for us?
Outgoing Player Sales: £89M + add ons thus far:
NDiaye: £60M + £5M
Iroegbunam: £13M + £10M [€15M + €12M]
Beto: £15M + ?? [€18M]
Patterson: £1M + 30% resell
Aznou: Loan
Incoming Player Purchases: c. £111m
Earlier in the summer we spent almost €100M on fees for George, Rohl, Hackney, Norgaard and Johnson, recouping just €26M equivalent for McNeill. So that was a net spend of €74M / £63M
These may not have all been new players to the club, but they were spends.
On top of this we now have:
Folarin Balogun: £38M + £5M
Maitland Niles: £4M
Jack Grealish: Not sure about 'fee', but salary is equivalent to another £6/7M on top of what we pay elsewhere
Plus we also have/had bids on Richarlison for £25M+10M and Jamie Leweling for £30m, so I wouldn't be surprised if another £20/30M gets spent.
Nigel Scowen
127 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:45:57
127 Posted 01/09/2026 at 14:45:57
Steve @121
How many actual players is that Steve?
How many actual players is that Steve?
Dermot O\\\'Brien
128 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:00:58
128 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:00:58
Haha Nigel, was wondering that myself.
Dave Lynch
129 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:01:42
129 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:01:42
Chris@126.
I totally understand the spending strategy and constraints other than the Sky darlings have to endure.
But it's the timing of the deals that frustrate the life out of me, it'll be another month or so before the new lads have bedded in, it's not just the football side either.
A player coming from another club/country has to relocate his whole life in some cases.
It just stinks of the Everton of old...trying to penny pinch.
I totally understand the spending strategy and constraints other than the Sky darlings have to endure.
But it's the timing of the deals that frustrate the life out of me, it'll be another month or so before the new lads have bedded in, it's not just the football side either.
A player coming from another club/country has to relocate his whole life in some cases.
It just stinks of the Everton of old...trying to penny pinch.
Raymond Fox
130 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:08:15
130 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:08:15
Dave, you can't make a player sign, most of them wait to see if they get a more attractive offer from elsewhere.
Iain Johnston
131 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:08:15
131 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:08:15
Chris 126, we have yet to sign any of the latter and in temrs of the former none have actually put pen to paper yet either... let's not count our chickens.
Grealish will cost us £12M, we'll be paying him £250k per week. This will come out of the transfer budget as all wages do now.
If we manage to sell Ndiaye, Iroegbunam, Beto and Patterson, in terms of wages, that recoups around £125k per week.
Player amortising is key for the profit column which directly effects our revenue & spending power. Ndiaye will represent a £56M profit then we need to deduct the sell on fee to Marseille... is this tied to the gross or profit figure?Even at £13M Iroegbunam will represent a £10M profit.
Grealish will cost us £12M, we'll be paying him £250k per week. This will come out of the transfer budget as all wages do now.
If we manage to sell Ndiaye, Iroegbunam, Beto and Patterson, in terms of wages, that recoups around £125k per week.
Player amortising is key for the profit column which directly effects our revenue & spending power. Ndiaye will represent a £56M profit then we need to deduct the sell on fee to Marseille... is this tied to the gross or profit figure?Even at £13M Iroegbunam will represent a £10M profit.
Ian Bennett
132 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:10:28
132 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:10:28
We arent in Europe.
We arent at risk of bankruptcy.
We arent signing Richarlison.
We arent signing Leweling.
We have sold, to buy.
The Friedkins bought the club for an absolute song. Put in a bit of cash last summer, and no doubt will bank it back when Branthwaite & Armstrong are sold.
We are buying a right back to solve our 5 year+ problem, for less than 3 months of Jack Grealish's wages. That is our level.
Me, I see it as a massive missed opportunity.
The club going nowhere.
We arent at risk of bankruptcy.
We arent signing Richarlison.
We arent signing Leweling.
We have sold, to buy.
The Friedkins bought the club for an absolute song. Put in a bit of cash last summer, and no doubt will bank it back when Branthwaite & Armstrong are sold.
We are buying a right back to solve our 5 year+ problem, for less than 3 months of Jack Grealish's wages. That is our level.
Me, I see it as a massive missed opportunity.
The club going nowhere.
Mark Taylor
133 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:18:26
133 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:18:26
Chris
I don't know where you get your numbers from. If you want to deal in euros, the quoted fees on Transfermarkt, which is usually pretty accurate, are in euros
Rohl 25
George 21
Hackney 19.3
Norgard 8.15
Total EUR 73.45
In sterling £63.8
Which is pretty much exactly what we are getting for Ndiaye, which does appear to be done. So net spend is zero at this point.
We seem to be in for Balogun and Mailtand Niles at around £45m for the two. Potentially offsetting that is Patterson, Beto and Tim that you list as the ones we seemingly are trying to offload. If we are to believe the fees you put in, it pretty much entirely offsets the incoming. I think you're being optimistic on Tim's fee, on the other hand, I'd hope for a little more for Beto in today's striker market, but of course we don't know.
Hence, unless we get some very late incoming crop up, I think we'll be as near to net zero as makes no difference. Which I also think is roughly what the owners wanted.
I don't know where you get your numbers from. If you want to deal in euros, the quoted fees on Transfermarkt, which is usually pretty accurate, are in euros
Rohl 25
George 21
Hackney 19.3
Norgard 8.15
Total EUR 73.45
In sterling £63.8
Which is pretty much exactly what we are getting for Ndiaye, which does appear to be done. So net spend is zero at this point.
We seem to be in for Balogun and Mailtand Niles at around £45m for the two. Potentially offsetting that is Patterson, Beto and Tim that you list as the ones we seemingly are trying to offload. If we are to believe the fees you put in, it pretty much entirely offsets the incoming. I think you're being optimistic on Tim's fee, on the other hand, I'd hope for a little more for Beto in today's striker market, but of course we don't know.
Hence, unless we get some very late incoming crop up, I think we'll be as near to net zero as makes no difference. Which I also think is roughly what the owners wanted.
Eric Myles
134 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:26:16
134 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:26:16
Chris #126, "Jack Grealish: Not sure about 'fee', but salary is equivalent to another £6/7M on top of what we pay elsewhere"
Reportedly no fee but we pay 90% of his wages, so another £14 million, not £6/7 mill.
Reportedly no fee but we pay 90% of his wages, so another £14 million, not £6/7 mill.
Mick O\\\'Malley
135 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:33:54
135 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:33:54
Chris @126, I think it was you I said to on Saturday" stop making sense" and here you are again being sensible, pack it in 🤣
I thought I heard somewhere that City where covering Grealish wages as its his last season of his contract, I don't know whether that's true or they could be covering some of it which would make it a great deal, he knows the club, he seems keen to come back and after losing Ndaiye we need some creativity which he provided last season until his unfortunate injury
I thought I heard somewhere that City where covering Grealish wages as its his last season of his contract, I don't know whether that's true or they could be covering some of it which would make it a great deal, he knows the club, he seems keen to come back and after losing Ndaiye we need some creativity which he provided last season until his unfortunate injury
George Cumiskey
136 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:40:15
136 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:40:15
Why haven't we signed cover for Myolenko ?
Mark Taylor
137 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:49:53
137 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:49:53
Eric 134
If that really are his wages, I'm surprised we are doing that. The Esk wrote an excellent article yesterday about both the clubs financial position and owner objectives (as he saw them) and the implication of SCR rules.
£14m wages is an awful lot to put into the SCR calculation. Enough to buy you a £50 k player on a 5 year contract at £100k a week.
If that really are his wages, I'm surprised we are doing that. The Esk wrote an excellent article yesterday about both the clubs financial position and owner objectives (as he saw them) and the implication of SCR rules.
£14m wages is an awful lot to put into the SCR calculation. Enough to buy you a £50 k player on a 5 year contract at £100k a week.
Christy Ring
138 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:57:45
138 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:57:45
Our net spend is around £0 in this window from our wealthy owners TFG, there other club Roma net spend £100m, and as Steve said, Leweling heading to Roma instead of us for around £38m now. It shows where we stand with the owners, who haven't even showed their presence at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
David West
139 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:58:51
139 Posted 01/09/2026 at 15:58:51
There's no reason why the transfer window shouldn't close before the start of the season.
It's ridiculous, the deadline should be the day before the first game, simple.
It's ridiculous, the deadline should be the day before the first game, simple.
Steve Shave
140 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:08:04
140 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:08:04
Good post Chris, we need to be realistic. Growth needs to be slow, we tried doing it the fast way and it nearly ruined us, admittedly we had a complete moron at the helm overseeing the process.
We need to look at where we were a few years ago, still at Goodison, potentially being brought by 777 partners and in a shit state. We are now the proud owners of one of the finest stadiums in Europe, we are now a re-established mid-table team and we are slowly building a good, young team. With Eddie Howe waiting in the wings to take over from Moyes when the chance comes (I hope!).
If we land Jack, AMN, Balagun and more full back cover then we've had a decent window in my eyes. As well as shipping out more deadwood.
We need to look at where we were a few years ago, still at Goodison, potentially being brought by 777 partners and in a shit state. We are now the proud owners of one of the finest stadiums in Europe, we are now a re-established mid-table team and we are slowly building a good, young team. With Eddie Howe waiting in the wings to take over from Moyes when the chance comes (I hope!).
If we land Jack, AMN, Balagun and more full back cover then we've had a decent window in my eyes. As well as shipping out more deadwood.
Kevin Molloy
141 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:10:42
141 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:10:42
Chelsea are letting Enzo go, and are now sniffing around Garner. Given that we had Harrison out the door, but are now keeping him, I reckon if Chelsea come in high (which they can do) he may be allowed out.
Ian Bennett
142 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:16:30
142 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:16:30
Forest are now being linked with Garner.
The club is vulnerable to any bid it would seem.
The club is vulnerable to any bid it would seem.
Andrew Ellams
143 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:20:03
143 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:20:03
Chelsea are looking to bring in Manu Kone to replace Fernandez Kevin.
Kevin Molloy
144 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:27:15
144 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:27:15
I fear romas reluctance to sell will trump anything we want to do Andrew.
We know our place in Friedkin’s shitbox.
We know our place in Friedkin’s shitbox.
Mike Allison
145 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:29:15
145 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:29:15
It looks like we’re going to end up weaker than we started.
There’s going to have to be a surprise or two that’s not been mentioned yet to avoid this.
We were short at full back and seem to have managed to move two out and bring one in. We’ll be short by two full backs instead of one. Everywhere else we’ll just have swapped players and will have to wait and see if the ‘ins’ are an improvement on the ‘outs’.
Grealish for N’Diaye - maybe
Norgaard for Iroegbunam - very disappointing
Balogun for Beto - should be an improvement
Maitland-Niles for Patterson - not seeing it
Aznou out and not replaced
Hackney and George look like good signings, but there’s no doubt that the owners have completely lost the fan base in the last three days and over the course of the window generally.
They’re either incompetent or they don’t care, possibly both.
There’s going to have to be a surprise or two that’s not been mentioned yet to avoid this.
We were short at full back and seem to have managed to move two out and bring one in. We’ll be short by two full backs instead of one. Everywhere else we’ll just have swapped players and will have to wait and see if the ‘ins’ are an improvement on the ‘outs’.
Grealish for N’Diaye - maybe
Norgaard for Iroegbunam - very disappointing
Balogun for Beto - should be an improvement
Maitland-Niles for Patterson - not seeing it
Aznou out and not replaced
Hackney and George look like good signings, but there’s no doubt that the owners have completely lost the fan base in the last three days and over the course of the window generally.
They’re either incompetent or they don’t care, possibly both.
Christy Ring
146 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:33:30
146 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:33:30
Andrew#143 The Roma manager refused to sell him, it shows he's a lot more say with the owners than our manager, who's probably not even in their conversation.
David West
147 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:36:55
147 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:36:55
Compared to the squad we owned last year, we could be in much stronger position after this window.
It's not enough for some, but that should always be the aim.
George
Rohl
Hackney
Norgard
Johnston
AMN
Balogun
Apart from Ndiaye, no-one we've let go would get in our team now.
Mcneil, Tim, Patterson gana, Beto don't get in the team
Grealish on loan too, Id like some LB/RB cover maybe loans.
It's not enough for some, but that should always be the aim.
George
Rohl
Hackney
Norgard
Johnston
AMN
Balogun
Apart from Ndiaye, no-one we've let go would get in our team now.
Mcneil, Tim, Patterson gana, Beto don't get in the team
Grealish on loan too, Id like some LB/RB cover maybe loans.
Christy Ring
148 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:46:49
148 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:46:49
David #147 Agree with you with the outgoings, and for me Ndiaye leaves a big void, but if we could even agree a loan deal before 11 for Richi, I'd take it!
Andrea Jacobs
150 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:55:21
150 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:55:21
Don’t know if anyone has said this already but Maitland-Niles has been brought in because he can play both full-back positions.
Two for the price of one, there’ll be no specialist left-back coming in.
With Tim going as well, AMN can also play in midfield.
Grealish on loan makes sense, although it doesn’t excite, I feel like he’s finished and George should be starting every game.
I know George can play on the right and up front if needed. There’s no need for us to bring Richarlison back, don’t do it.
But my overriding emotion is that all this transfer talk/obsession/distraction and talk of financial structuring is so boring.
We’re like rats in a cage hitting the sugar pellet button every five minutes, craving the dopamine burst of an actual high quality right back.
Rohl has made a few mistakes playing there, but I think persisting with him is the answer, he’ll get better, seems like a great character. The right back solution has been here all along, like a great mythical quest, you realise the answers have always been within.
Two for the price of one, there’ll be no specialist left-back coming in.
With Tim going as well, AMN can also play in midfield.
Grealish on loan makes sense, although it doesn’t excite, I feel like he’s finished and George should be starting every game.
I know George can play on the right and up front if needed. There’s no need for us to bring Richarlison back, don’t do it.
But my overriding emotion is that all this transfer talk/obsession/distraction and talk of financial structuring is so boring.
We’re like rats in a cage hitting the sugar pellet button every five minutes, craving the dopamine burst of an actual high quality right back.
Rohl has made a few mistakes playing there, but I think persisting with him is the answer, he’ll get better, seems like a great character. The right back solution has been here all along, like a great mythical quest, you realise the answers have always been within.
Tony Abrahams
151 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:57:00
151 Posted 01/09/2026 at 16:57:00
What do you think our net spend, currently stands at David? (Sorry I was reading backwards and only had to read Chris@126)
From youth to experience - which must be around an 80% change from our transfer dealings last year?
This makes me think that David Moyes, has finally been given a lot more of a say, and now he has got a good squad with a mixture of youth and experience, so hopefully now, he begins to use most of them if not them all🤞
We can’t win the league - but we can definitely win a cup - so hopefully we can qualify for Europe on two different fronts, come May.
From youth to experience - which must be around an 80% change from our transfer dealings last year?
This makes me think that David Moyes, has finally been given a lot more of a say, and now he has got a good squad with a mixture of youth and experience, so hopefully now, he begins to use most of them if not them all🤞
We can’t win the league - but we can definitely win a cup - so hopefully we can qualify for Europe on two different fronts, come May.
Kieran Kinsella
152 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:13:51
152 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:13:51
Net spend is a meaningless calculation cause when we sell someone we count that fee as income now but when we buy we amortize the cost over the length of the contract. Which means this year for example we are paying a portion of the fees for Barry Dibling and whoever else we signed in recent years.
David West
153 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:14:56
153 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:14:56
Tony I couldn't work it out off the top of my head.
I'll get my pen & paper when I get home Tony!
The squad has more depth especially MF & forward positions.
We've got experience & players to develop.
Balogun if he can adapt, could really make a difference, I'm excited to see if he can handle the PL.
We've got options now, to change games, Grealish, George, barry, Balogun, Dibbling, Johnson KDH it's a good bunch.
When you think m back to Dwight ncneil playing as a striker for us, we've come on a bit.
Ndiaye is obviously a quality player who will be missed, but he was away at afcon last year, and didn't do much when he returned.
I'm optimistic, as you say it's how Moyes uses the options he has now.
I'll get my pen & paper when I get home Tony!
The squad has more depth especially MF & forward positions.
We've got experience & players to develop.
Balogun if he can adapt, could really make a difference, I'm excited to see if he can handle the PL.
We've got options now, to change games, Grealish, George, barry, Balogun, Dibbling, Johnson KDH it's a good bunch.
When you think m back to Dwight ncneil playing as a striker for us, we've come on a bit.
Ndiaye is obviously a quality player who will be missed, but he was away at afcon last year, and didn't do much when he returned.
I'm optimistic, as you say it's how Moyes uses the options he has now.
Jonathan Oppenheimer
154 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:15:50
154 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:15:50
Andrea 153 I think that’s a good point about AMN being brought in for cover at left back, too. When you factor in O’Brien, Rohl and Garner all being serviceable at right back, it’s hard to see us splurging on another fullback.
In my perfect world, Norgaard and Rohl would play the 6, and Garner would start at right back. He was certainly our best player last season, but moving him there allows Armstrong and Hackney to get more playing time, and I think each can flourish in Garner’s previous role. I assume Jimmy doesn’t want to play there, but it’s what’s best for our team.
The biggest concern for me now is on the right wing. It seems clear Moyes doesn’t trust Dibling, and I’m not sold on Johnson to do anything other than get to the back post for goals, so it’ll be interesting to see if we move George over to the right. He’s too good not to play, in my opinion.
Very excited about Balogun, and as an American I’m usually cautious about overvaluing Americans. I think he’s a clear step up from Barry, even though this now stunts Barry’s growth. He can score and he doesn’t look like he’ll fall over every time he gets the ball.
In my perfect world, Norgaard and Rohl would play the 6, and Garner would start at right back. He was certainly our best player last season, but moving him there allows Armstrong and Hackney to get more playing time, and I think each can flourish in Garner’s previous role. I assume Jimmy doesn’t want to play there, but it’s what’s best for our team.
The biggest concern for me now is on the right wing. It seems clear Moyes doesn’t trust Dibling, and I’m not sold on Johnson to do anything other than get to the back post for goals, so it’ll be interesting to see if we move George over to the right. He’s too good not to play, in my opinion.
Very excited about Balogun, and as an American I’m usually cautious about overvaluing Americans. I think he’s a clear step up from Barry, even though this now stunts Barry’s growth. He can score and he doesn’t look like he’ll fall over every time he gets the ball.
Nigel Scowen
155 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:16:36
155 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:16:36
Ian@142
Where have you seen that Ian?
Where have you seen that Ian?
Rocco Bugaj
156 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:19:45
156 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:19:45
In my opinion, we should be glad not to get Leweling. He isn't worth that much money. But VfB does an excellent job with sales and always plays hardball in negotiations. Just look at how they sold Woltemade to Newcastle last season
Jonathan Oppenheimer
157 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:26:51
157 Posted 01/09/2026 at 17:26:51
Crazy talk that we’d be considering moving Garner, for multiple reasons, especially the Armstrong debacle of 48 hours ago.
Unless the offer is massive, in which case, as they say, there’s always a price. I’d put that at £80 million. But even then, hard to see it happening this late in the game.
Unless the offer is massive, in which case, as they say, there’s always a price. I’d put that at £80 million. But even then, hard to see it happening this late in the game.
Iain Johnston
158 Posted 01/09/2026 at 18:10:09
158 Posted 01/09/2026 at 18:10:09
Has any player actually signed yet with under 5 hours remaining? Balogun, Maitland - Niles, Grealish, none of them in a blue shirt yet.
Andrea Jacobs
159 Posted 01/09/2026 at 18:17:34
159 Posted 01/09/2026 at 18:17:34
I like Garner at right back as well, but I think Rohl is more willing to do it.
I actually really like the look of Hackney. He’s a very bright and lively player.
Hope Balogun can hit the ground running.
I think there’s enough there to win the League this season, we’ll be in the title race anyway.
I actually really like the look of Hackney. He’s a very bright and lively player.
Hope Balogun can hit the ground running.
I think there’s enough there to win the League this season, we’ll be in the title race anyway.
Tom Bowers
160 Posted 01/09/2026 at 18:49:54
160 Posted 01/09/2026 at 18:49:54
Anyone worry that we don't have a natural replacement for Myko.
Myko is not an outstanding left back and if he gets injured, what then. Anzou was obviously not rated by Moyes but looked decent in the very short appearances he was given.
Using makeshift fullbacks doesn't work. Rohl is better in midfield but the midfield positions are up for grabs.
Myko is not an outstanding left back and if he gets injured, what then. Anzou was obviously not rated by Moyes but looked decent in the very short appearances he was given.
Using makeshift fullbacks doesn't work. Rohl is better in midfield but the midfield positions are up for grabs.
Paul Hewitt
161 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:09:21
161 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:09:21
French media saying the Balogun deal could be off.
Mark Taylor
162 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:09:56
162 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:09:56
Andrea I like your optimism, assuming it was not irony.
Jack Convery
163 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:15:53
163 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:15:53
Well this doesn't make good reading
Folarin Balogun (25) could ultimately remain at AS Monaco despite strong interest from Everton, according to L’Équipe. The 25-year-old striker had appeared close to joining the Premier League side, but the proposed transfer is now in doubt with Balogun potentially set to stay in the Principality.
Let's hope its wrong.
Folarin Balogun (25) could ultimately remain at AS Monaco despite strong interest from Everton, according to L’Équipe. The 25-year-old striker had appeared close to joining the Premier League side, but the proposed transfer is now in doubt with Balogun potentially set to stay in the Principality.
Let's hope its wrong.
Mark Taylor
164 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:17:41
164 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:17:41
oops
Kieran Kinsella
165 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:20:36
165 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:20:36
Only confirmed deals are exits of Aznou and Beto
Terry Downes
166 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:20:47
166 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:20:47
Odds on he won’t come typical Everton
Scott Hamilton
167 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:30:32
167 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:30:32
If the Balogun deal is off then…
…fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!
(Unless it’s because we’re sneakily signing Richie or A N Other behind the scenes)
…fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!
(Unless it’s because we’re sneakily signing Richie or A N Other behind the scenes)
Terry Downes
168 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:33:58
168 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:33:58
Where’s the sense of leaving it till the last day utter shyte Everton
Raymond Fox
169 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:34:53
169 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:34:53
Are some posters too tired to print surnames on some of their posts. Such as VjB and AMN, I look at some and think who the fuck are those, when I work it out they are not even our players yet!
Phil Malone Jnr
170 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:36:53
170 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:36:53
I'm late, anyone mentioned how well our scouting team have done seeking out all this, defo our first pick, talent?
Jack Convery
171 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:36:53
171 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:36:53
N'Diaye has still not signed for City. Are City screwing us over. They know we need the £60m or else other deals don't go through. WTF is going on. Why is it always EFC, every bloody deadline day. If this all falls apart, there's going to be a riot to coin a phrase.
Phil Malone Jnr
172 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:39:57
172 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:39:57
Honestly though, what do we pay scouts for. This shows a complete disrespect to the supporters and the club need to answer to just HOW BAD this window has been. I'm a 44 year old Evertonian and all I have know is early 90's till now. There has been no scouting, we have either pushed too much or not enough. Look at who we've lost, compare to what we've bought in, and how could it of been much worse..
Jack Convery
173 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:40:33
173 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:40:33
on the other hand
DEAL DONE✅ Everton have signed 29 year old Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon for €5M. The English right-back’s contract in France expires next year and the Ligue 1 side are happy to be selling Ainsley after getting him from Arsenal for FREE in 2023.
DEAL DONE✅ Everton have signed 29 year old Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon for €5M. The English right-back’s contract in France expires next year and the Ligue 1 side are happy to be selling Ainsley after getting him from Arsenal for FREE in 2023.
Phil Malone Jnr
174 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:41:08
174 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:41:08
When we have no money Fair enough, let's make do. When we want to push, this is what we do. What's worse??
Rocco Bugaj
175 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:42:58
175 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:42:58
Monaco needed our money to sign Erik Lira as a replacement for Balogun. This was only possible until 8:00 PM CET.
Sean Kearns
176 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:46:44
176 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:46:44
I predict a riot!.. It seems we are relying on the N’Diaye money to make signings and city are dragging their feet. Oh dear… Dan FriedChicken out!
Rocco Bugaj
177 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:48:16
177 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:48:16
If everything goes wrong, we might have money left at the end of the transfer window, but not enough players. Or we’ll buy overpriced players out of sheer panic.
Eugene Ruane
178 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:49:23
178 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:49:23
.
Folarin Balogun set to sign for Everton
Folarin Balogun arrives at Liverpool Airport
Folarin Balogun seen at Finch Farm.
Folarin Balogun takes pen out of pocket
Folarin Balogun pictured in Everton shirt doing one of those badge-kissing videos.
Folarin Balogun says "naaaaaaah I was only messing, I'm not signing"
Folarin Balogun then says "Naaah I'm kiddin', I definitely WILL...er...maybe sign"
Folarin Balogun adds "or maybe I WON'T...um...not sign"
Folarin Balogun states "no but seriously lad, I WILL sign, but using disappearing ink that I got in the Wizard's Den"
Etc etc etc, ad infinitum.
(genuine question - any chance of the useless, hopeless poltroons in charge of recruitment at Everton, behaving in a manner that DOESN'T make the club look like it is run by total @$%nts?)
Folarin Balogun set to sign for Everton
Folarin Balogun arrives at Liverpool Airport
Folarin Balogun seen at Finch Farm.
Folarin Balogun takes pen out of pocket
Folarin Balogun pictured in Everton shirt doing one of those badge-kissing videos.
Folarin Balogun says "naaaaaaah I was only messing, I'm not signing"
Folarin Balogun then says "Naaah I'm kiddin', I definitely WILL...er...maybe sign"
Folarin Balogun adds "or maybe I WON'T...um...not sign"
Folarin Balogun states "no but seriously lad, I WILL sign, but using disappearing ink that I got in the Wizard's Den"
Etc etc etc, ad infinitum.
(genuine question - any chance of the useless, hopeless poltroons in charge of recruitment at Everton, behaving in a manner that DOESN'T make the club look like it is run by total @$%nts?)
Terry Downes
179 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:52:16
179 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:52:16
Kinnear another liar ? Plenty of money my arse
Jack Convery
180 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:59:07
180 Posted 01/09/2026 at 19:59:07
Please tell me they know the deadline in France. What a farce if they don't. Footballers are becoming like houses for sale. A chain forms and if one party fails to complete the whole lot collapses. We could be facing Barry as our only CF. Johnson and George have played there I assume and can cover if Barry gets injured. Not good.
Steve Jones
181 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:01:32
181 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:01:32
Okay, big screwups all round, as always, but if Ndiaye to Man City doesn't happen and we keep him, are we all that worse off?
If we have at least a recognised right-back, can we release Rohl for duties more suited? Grealish is meant to be a separate deal. The only major loss is Beto and, really, is he a major loss?
If we have to promote Braiden Graham early, are we much worse off? We get the Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye trio back up and running, we're carrying a threat anyway?
If we have at least a recognised right-back, can we release Rohl for duties more suited? Grealish is meant to be a separate deal. The only major loss is Beto and, really, is he a major loss?
If we have to promote Braiden Graham early, are we much worse off? We get the Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye trio back up and running, we're carrying a threat anyway?
Jack Convery
182 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:01:34
182 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:01:34
Let's all start judging the Bosmans who are available. It's the clubs next port of call.
Jeff Armstrong
183 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:03:05
183 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:03:05
Jack 182, Jamie Vardy it is then.
Kieran Kinsella
184 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:06:09
184 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:06:09
Jack 182
Dele Alli, Sancho who merely wants 250k a week, I’m sure ravel Morrison is in
A dole office somewhere
Dele Alli, Sancho who merely wants 250k a week, I’m sure ravel Morrison is in
A dole office somewhere
Jack Convery
185 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:07:04
185 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:07:04
Doucoure is a free !
Jack Convery
186 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:08:32
186 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:08:32
TFFT we've arranged a loan deal for Eli Cambell to go to MK Dons.
Rocco Bugaj
187 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:10:05
187 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:10:05
Monaco wants to sign a player from Mexico. According to French sources, the Mexican player Lira is expected to sign by 8:00 p.m. CET.
Andrew Ellams
188 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:14:33
188 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:14:33
The Lira move to Monaco could be in doubt because they have freed up a non EU slot in their squad which I guess is Balogun which suggests that his move to Everton is not being held up by the Lira move to Monaco.
Phil Malone Jnr
189 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:21:40
189 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:21:40
Pocket the Illy cash, walk away with Grealish and Maintland-Niles and don't sign shite like Balogun. Call this window a write off, sack the recruitment team and get a team in for january planning.
Rocco Bugaj
190 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:26:48
190 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:26:48
Monaco needs to offload a non-EU player in order to sign Erik Lira. That player would be Balogun. If City doesn't finalize the deal for Ndiaye in time, we won't be able to buy Balogun, and he will stay at Monaco. That’s how I understand it.
Kevin Molloy
191 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:27:49
191 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:27:49
Don't panic, there's nothing to worry about. He's just failed his medical, that's all.
Pity we let Beto go after all. Hey ho. We'll probably only need the one striker anyway.
Pity we let Beto go after all. Hey ho. We'll probably only need the one striker anyway.
Steve Jones
192 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:28:21
192 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:28:21
Simple: if we lose Balogun, we call off the Ndiaye sale as no suitable replacement. If Fulham can do that with Tete, so can we.
City miss out. If we keep him, how much worse are we off? We've freed up Röhl by bringing in a real full back. Grealish is supposed to be a separate deal. So we get the Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye trio back. We lose Beto, no loss, and maybe we promote Braiden Graham a bit early.
Clown show stuff behind the scenes as always but not the end of the season as far as I can see?
City miss out. If we keep him, how much worse are we off? We've freed up Röhl by bringing in a real full back. Grealish is supposed to be a separate deal. So we get the Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye trio back. We lose Beto, no loss, and maybe we promote Braiden Graham a bit early.
Clown show stuff behind the scenes as always but not the end of the season as far as I can see?
Paul Hewitt
193 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:28:41
193 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:28:41
It's off. Failed medical. Source. Bobble and others
Christy Ring
194 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:30:06
194 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:30:06
Can we cancel the Ndiaye deal, we'll have no one left!
Luckily we didn't sell Keane, could be our new striker. It could only happen to us, sell first and then nothing.
I think the problem is, it's taking so long to finalise the Ndiaye signing, how long is his medical?
Luckily we didn't sell Keane, could be our new striker. It could only happen to us, sell first and then nothing.
I think the problem is, it's taking so long to finalise the Ndiaye signing, how long is his medical?
Kevin Molloy
195 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:30:36
195 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:30:36
We'll probably chuck £40M at Spurs now.
Note to self: next time, maybe don't leave absolutely everything to half-an-hour before the window shuts.
Note to self: next time, maybe don't leave absolutely everything to half-an-hour before the window shuts.
Rocco Bugaj
196 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:35:04
196 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:35:04
Who failed the medical examination?
Paul Griffiths
197 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:38:11
197 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:38:11
How the feck can we have Bambi as our only striker
Ian Bennett
198 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:39:28
198 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:39:28
"Happily dissatisfied."
He might regret that comment.
He might regret that comment.
Pete Ambrose
199 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:39:58
199 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:39:58
Is anyone else sick to death of these so called ‘in the know pundits' who write these columns? Example: Everton sign great player etc, only for the report to be rubbish.
Everton were reported as having signed a new striker Balogun yet tonight it's being reported that the deal may fall through due to Ndiaye not having yet completed signing to Man City.
How can he have already signed if the deal is falling through!! This has happened so many times. These so-called in the know pundits don't seem to know their arses from their elbows. It's a complete joke.
All they are doing is trying to make themselves look informed when the reality seems to be they haven't a clue what's really going on… Here endeth today's rant.
Everton were reported as having signed a new striker Balogun yet tonight it's being reported that the deal may fall through due to Ndiaye not having yet completed signing to Man City.
How can he have already signed if the deal is falling through!! This has happened so many times. These so-called in the know pundits don't seem to know their arses from their elbows. It's a complete joke.
All they are doing is trying to make themselves look informed when the reality seems to be they haven't a clue what's really going on… Here endeth today's rant.
John Pickles
200 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:16:24
200 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:16:24
Just need to hear that there's been a problem with the Grealish deal, and we're bringing back Jack Harrison instead, to round the day off.
Don Alexander
201 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:45:30
201 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:45:30
6'4" Zirkzee is the latest thrash the media-"in-the-know" are reporting re our fabulous boardroom "experts".
Well, not only in height but in hair "style" too he's the image of Fellaini so maybe to our Davey he fits the bill, up front or at full-back..... or both!
Well, not only in height but in hair "style" too he's the image of Fellaini so maybe to our Davey he fits the bill, up front or at full-back..... or both!
Chris Jenkins
202 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:41:51
202 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:41:51
Dave Abrahams # 41
As always Dave your words are wisdom indeed. When the Friedkins acquired the club I was sceptical re their true intentions and nothing has occurred during their ownership to change my mind.
I am of the opinion that their objective is to realise a very attractive return on their investment with a sale of the club within perhaps five years of their acquisition. Their optimism is, I believe, hopelessly misplaced. Like you, I too fear for the more immediate future of the club - a repeat of the relegation of 1951.
A transfer hierarchy of dubious merit, with a policy of selling young, talented prospects and replacing them with cheaper, ageing players may well, in a relatively short time, endanger the club's Premiership status. The Championship is arguably a much more difficult place to achieve promotion from than the Second Division of the 1950's.
As always Dave your words are wisdom indeed. When the Friedkins acquired the club I was sceptical re their true intentions and nothing has occurred during their ownership to change my mind.
I am of the opinion that their objective is to realise a very attractive return on their investment with a sale of the club within perhaps five years of their acquisition. Their optimism is, I believe, hopelessly misplaced. Like you, I too fear for the more immediate future of the club - a repeat of the relegation of 1951.
A transfer hierarchy of dubious merit, with a policy of selling young, talented prospects and replacing them with cheaper, ageing players may well, in a relatively short time, endanger the club's Premiership status. The Championship is arguably a much more difficult place to achieve promotion from than the Second Division of the 1950's.
Sean Kearns
203 Posted 02/09/2026 at 01:16:50
203 Posted 02/09/2026 at 01:16:50
So we sold N’Diaye for 60 million smackeroos, and bought maitland Niles for 4 million!…. My oh my. Absolute money grubbing CUNTS! We need to protest this ownership and have them gone. What absolute fucking clowns…. Trying to renegotiate at the final hurdle like absolute cheapskate money grubbing bastards. Stereotypes eh
Charles Hanover
204 Posted 02/09/2026 at 01:33:56
204 Posted 02/09/2026 at 01:33:56
Sean #203, I don’t like the owners for this piss-poor window and heads should roll, but you’re an anti-Semitic piece of shit.
Derek Thomas
205 Posted 02/09/2026 at 01:34:59
205 Posted 02/09/2026 at 01:34:59
Ditch Z Cars, change to 'Send in the Clowns'.
But wait,
The Clowns are all here.
Deep down are we really that surprised?
But wait,
The Clowns are all here.
Deep down are we really that surprised?
Sean Kearns
206 Posted 02/09/2026 at 01:43:13
206 Posted 02/09/2026 at 01:43:13
No I’m not lad. Take that back… I love all
God’s children… I meant because they are American business men 😂 don’t get your knickers in a twist Chucky lad 🙄
God’s children… I meant because they are American business men 😂 don’t get your knickers in a twist Chucky lad 🙄
Charles Hanover
207 Posted 02/09/2026 at 02:20:55
207 Posted 02/09/2026 at 02:20:55
Sean good to see you deleted the Star of David emoji. It shouldn’t have been there in the first place.
Paul Griffiths
208 Posted 02/09/2026 at 02:26:44
208 Posted 02/09/2026 at 02:26:44
Charles (20&),he has plenty of form in that respect mate.
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