Gerard Deulofeu

[marksared]

I hope we dont get this kid, why the hell would we want to be developing players for Barcelona?

Madness.

[ronanm]

Surely now we've missed out on Mkhitaryan we could try and poach this lad?

Probably sees Everton as a more attractive proposition

[Norbs]

I think there's going to be quite a few players regretting not joining our project come the end of the season

[G]

Everton clear favourites for this now according to Mr Ballague.

[Mostar]

Out of all mentioned teams in PL they are the only one who can give him some meaningful minutes.

Not so sure that he would add much to our squad anyways.

[Liverpel]

This thread should be moved to the Henry McCarthyan area.



Everton sign Barcelona starlet Gerard Deulofeu on season-long loan

• 19-year-old forward keen to play under Roberto Martínez
• Scored 18 goals last season in Spanish second division


Sid Lowe in Madrid
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 10 July 2013 15.38 BST

Everton have moved to sign one of Spain's most exciting young talents, securing FC Barcelona attacker Gerard Deulofeu on loan.

The 19-year-old, who is a Spain international at U21 level, will join Everton for the season as Roberto Martínez looks to bring a different approach to Everton.

Martínez's arrival at Goodison Park was instrumental bringing the loan to fruitition. Barcelona trust in Martínez to continue Deulofeu's development and give him valuable first team experience, while they are optimistic that a year in England will see him mature swiftly.

Last season Deulofeu was the key creative player in Barcelona's B team, which competes in Spain's Second Division. He scored 18 goals in 2012-13, the fourth highest total in the division, and signed a new contract in May that runs until 2017.

Although that was formally a first team contract, he has made only two senior appearances and the arrival of Neymar at the club limited his opportunities in the coming season. But Barcelona are determined not to lose a player considered to be the most talented currently in the club's youth system.

A creative forward of vision, technique and flair who can play off the front or coming in from the left hand side, Deulofeu has represented Spain at U16, U17, U19, and U21 level, where he has three goals in seven games. He was European Champion at U19 level in 2011 and 2012 and was named the tournament's best player in 2012.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jul/10/everton-sign-gerard-deulofeu-barcelona

[Assassin]

Stepping stone to us next season

[Chazza]

Bit of a coup for the bitters.

[danperkins]

Kone,Moses & Deulofeu IMO would represent some very good attacking options for Everton. Alcaraz is defence i'm not so sure about

[el matador]

one of the problems with signing players from barca is that they tend to be over-hyped.

Deulofeu is a decent prospect but nothing out of the ordinary. He's got pace and a semi-decent shot but his decision making is shocking. I cant see the point of barca lending him for one season to everton unless they dont want him.

how can participating in 10 games in this league help a young talent like deulofeu who for proper development could do with playing 30 games in la liga for a lower league side. That way he would go back to barca a more experienced player.

im not so sure that barca rate him all that highly.

[ric.williams]

everton have done well to get this kid. looks decent

[Chazza]

barcastuff @barcastuff
Tw Deulofeu: "Very happy to be able to enjoy the PL and a historic team like Everton! Can't wait for this to start! pic.twitter.com/W8jIEpI9Yg"

[Fosterbloke]

He looks like Jay Mohr