The Rebuild

[Trowel]

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The club is currently active on multiple fronts but, eager to avoid being dragged into protracted negotiations, is trying to start talks by gauging whether a deal is genuinely realistic before committing to detailed discussions. Such talks are ongoing with Lyon over 20-year-old winger Malick Fofana but there is an acceptance competition is fierce for the Belgium international. Tyler Dibling, of relegated Southampton, is also of real interest.

Takefusa Kubo, another wide option, has been on the Blues’ radar but the club has taken a step back from launching a pursuit for the Real Sociedad star for the time being. Senior figures at the La Liga outfit have stressed they do not want to sell the 24-year-old and the club is operating from a position of strength with the Japan international having four years left on his deal and Sociedad having already secured a £51m fee for Martin Zubimendi, who moved to Arsenal this summer. Club sources continue to respond with surprise at the strength of reports in Italy linking them to Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz - but an experienced central midfielder is considered a priority.

There remains a sense this summer could throw up surprises and Everton could soon need to weigh up whether to compromise on some areas of its summer strategy, either by revisiting some players previously overlooked or by showing a willingness to spend a little more freely in order to secure targets.

For now, there is no panic - though there is an acceptance a lot of important work remains to be done. The club is, for instance, expected to utilise the loan market but that side of the transfer window is yet to gather momentum with parent clubs like Manchester City still hoping to bring in transfer fees for those on the periphery of their squads.

[Robioto]

There is going to be a flurry of exciting signings in the next few weeks and it's going to be awesome.

[Bluebridge]

How the mood can swing in here in 24 hours.

[Robioto]

How the mood can swing in here in 24 hours.

In my defense, I've never been part of the flap brigade. Plus it is a little tongue in cheek and perhaps a little out of hope rather than expectation.

[kramer]

We should be all over that.

I’m mentally preparing to be angry when he signs for Palace, will be over the moon if we actually get him in.

[kramer]

How the mood can swing in here in 24 hours.

I think it speaks to the strangeness of our position.

With players leaving, our squad as it currently exists on the books is horrible.

On the other hand, we’ve had only two regulars from last season depart from a side that picked up points like an upper midtable finisher.

Quality replacements for Doucoure and Harrison plus upgrades at CM and RB and all of a sudden, this starts to feel like an actual good side.

[weimaranerblues]

Surprised we haven't been linked with Josh Brownhill now he's left Burnley on a free

[777Kidnappings]

I think it speaks to the strangeness of our position.

With players leaving, our squad as it currently exists on the books is horrible.

On the other hand, we’ve had only two regulars from last season depart from a side that picked up points like an upper midtable finisher.

Quality replacements for Doucoure and Harrison plus upgrades at CM and RB and all of a sudden, this starts to feel like an actual good side.

We have no squad options but we are also completely clear of all the big contracts we no longer want to pay. Lots of work to do but also very much a clean slate

[Bornblue88]

Surprised we haven't been linked with Josh Brownhill now he's left Burnley on a free

I’m surprised there’s not a lot more rumours and interest from prem clubs. I’d have thought promoted sides would be all over him. I’d be quite happy for decent wages and sign on fee

[OldEnglandToffee]

Interesting

For what it’s worth we’re favourites at 2/1 to sign him now. 5/1 Villa. 8/1 Napoli or staying at man city. Great fit in terms of personality and playing style.

[Dchans]

Would love him here

[superpull]

If he comes here, it is one of two worlds:
- The world where absolutely nothing ever changes (plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose) and we are forever doomed
- The world where we actually have an executable gameplan and are at risk of becoming "upwardly mobile"

What world we live in will rest entirely on the terms of the deal and what we put ourselves on the hook for.

[Cozzie]

Is he worth more than that?

[Bluedylan1]

Wouldn't touch Forest with a bargepole after the MGW saga.

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

[Audrey Horne]

Would touch Forest with a bargepole after the MGW saga.

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

That interview he is doing with the weirdo stood at the side of him staring.

Fucking hostage situation.