Everton

[danperkins]

Can’t believe people are questioning if it’s value for money. We paid £20m for Markovic which is a gamble. He could well prove worth it and tear the league up or he could end up another Aqualini. Lukaku cost £4m more, at worst he’s going to score more goals than most PL strikers this year, and as many as any Everton’s most prolific strikers in the PL era and at best he could go on to be better than Drogba, who didn’t look anywhere near as good in his few few PL years.

Also, £24m for Lukaku or £14m for Borini (who many on here still class as young with potential )? The market is mad at the minute, but injuries permitting, I can’t see Everton losing out on this deal

[Fosterbloke]

I'd be more worried about losing Mirallas if I were an Everton fan.

[RedReet]

personally for me it's not a question about the fee or the player - just from an outsider with limited knowledge of everton could they have used that money better - signing two or three players??

that said they do have a very good starting XI - if they can keep that side fit they'll do well

It’s a fair point, but as they often say, scoring goals is the hardest thing to do in the PL and at least with Lukaku they should at least get that. They are usually fine defensively, so I’m sure they are thinking if they keep Mirales fit and Barkley is another year older, they have a good chance of improving without taking a risk on 2 or 3 unknown quantities.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

Considering Martinez said just the other day that he wants 2/3 attacking players, spending £28m on just one to me suggests they're after another loan deal. Atsu for Chelsea has been linked and from the bits I've seen of him he looks decent enough for them.

Big year for Stones and Barkley I think too. They have a very good balanced feel to their squad and I think its pretty easy to add players when you have that foundation to build on.

[Rich]

I get the fee being so high. The latest TV deal dwarfs CL money. All clubs have this much money to burn.

What I'm more miffed with is that Chelsea are massively cashing in on the likes Lukaku and Luiz. FFP is definitely not gonna be a problem for them. Who'd have thought that a couple of seasons ago?

And it makes me chuckle that Everton have spent £28m just to stand still.

I don't think we'll see Everton splash much more cash though.

[Chris]

Another amazing deal for Chelsea. He'll probably give Everton 10 -15 good games next season to be fair aswell while stinking the joint out in the rest.

[john316]

I get the fee being so high. The latest TV deal dwarfs CL money. All clubs have this much money to burn.

What I'm more miffed with is that Chelsea are massively cashing in on the likes Lukaku and Luiz. FFP is definitely not gonna be a problem for them. Who'd have thought that a couple of seasons ago?

And it makes me chuckle that Everton have spent £28m just to stand still.

Only thing that can slightly hurt Chelsea is the rising wage bill but the transfer dealings on paper look fantastic. Massively improved the squad, not lost anybody that I would care about and made a **** load of cash in the process. They still need another striker to replace Torres but I expect their new signings to make a real impact this season. My favourites to win the league this season.

[dom9]

Yep, Chelsea will take some stopping this season.

[kev776]

Everton season ticket applications have gone through the roof since they signed him. All 3 applications will be vetted before 2 are chosen.

[danperkins]

I'd be more worried about losing Mirallas if I were an Everton fan.

very good player

[Pablo]

Mirallas is a MOTD player. Looks great in highlights, and is genuinely great in some games, but is horribly inconsistent. Most Everton fans will tell you the same thing.

[ronanm]

Think we sould have gone for Coleman before he signed a new contract with them.

[Liverpool]

I watched most of Evertons game last season in the pub, that city nonsense makes me want them to do absolutely **** this season though

[Pablo]

I watched most of Evertons game last season in the pub, that city nonsense makes me want them to do absolutely **** this season though

I went the Ship and Mitre after that game. Seeing all the Evertonians celebrating and high fiving after losing pissed me off no end.

I use to want them to win most games. Now I want them to get relegated.

[Liverpool]

the mask didnt half slip, loads claimed to be wanting us to do well and win the league knowing we would implode once it didnt look like happening, they were made up to lose