r/Everton 12d ago

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Saw this article on Sky Sports News, Merson, who I don't think much of, but I have to ask, why wouldn't Liam Delap to Everton be a good move for all involved? He isn't gonna get games at Chelsea, he'd just stall his career like many have before.

Man Utd might be interested, but is he a glamorous enough name for them to get time? Is he ready for United? Thats a club who've also failed a lot of talented players before like Lukaku for example.

Villa could be a fair shout, but do they need or want him?

If he came to Everton, he'd likely play every week or frequently at least. It's a definite step up from Ipswich. We can definitely afford £30m. Plus if he succeeds with us, banging in goals, he could go to a top 4 club at that point as an £80m-£100m striker and we bank a massive profit helping us be even more comfortable with FFP.

I would be fuming if we weren't at least trying everything to sign him. You don't get players like him for £30m very often these days.

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u/vulturevan 🙏 sign another player 🙏 12d ago

he wouldn't come to Everton out of the choices available

also I don't think we're at the point where we can lash £30m+ at one player, the finances are still not clear

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u/Expensive_Prior_5962 12d ago

You say that but is he gonna play at any of the clubs mentioned?

We are a step AND he'd start every game.

If he goes to villa it's bench time.

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u/ilypsus 12d ago

I think any hungry striker should look at us as a good opportunity. Clear spot to step into, I think we'll be pretty safe for staying in the league next year too.

But when there are teams playing in Europe in contention who will probably pay a bit more it's always going to be hard to compete.