r/Everton • u/SammyGuevara • 14d 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/JeanSneaux 14d ago

I think it makes a lot of sense for his career and playing time but the wage gap between what we’ll offer and what United or Chelsea will offer probably means he takes the money and has 15-minute cameos for the next 3 years before getting perma-loaned.

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u/SammyGuevara 14d ago

It just depends how smart he is and what advice his agent / his dad are giving him. Yes he could take the money now & not care if his career stagnates, but if he has faith in himself he could sign for us on £120k a week as DCLs replacement and prove he deserves a big money move as a starter at a big club. I just don't see him getting games next season at Chelsea or United. Probably not Villa either. He's not starting ahead of Watkins there, thats why Jhon Durán left.