Everton pursue Hull's Philogene

Philogene from Hull being strongly linked with us. A fee of £16m being reported. Very good young winger (one of the best in Championship last season).

I'd still prefer Minteh but Philogene would bring a lot. Interesting that we seem to be targeting pace and ball-carrying which are not traits Dyche has traditionally wanted.

This is quite an exciting link, as he's definitely a talent, but I'm very confused about how we can suddenly spend all this money. From the quotes it doesn't look like we'll get a good price either.

I'm expecting a few free transfers. Actually, I'm expecting to be annoyed when I see potentially decent free transfers sign for other teams.

Our squad is looking very bare and needs 5-6 more players to be able name a full bench every week. I don't think we even have young players coming through from what I can see.

Mike, the deal will not happen until after 30 June, so will fall in the next financial year's accounts.

If between now and this time next year we can start to get some revenue streams sorted, eg, stadium naming rights, we have time to resolve any PSR issues we would face then.

Mike, our young players are sold, most never given a proper chance.

If some mega money clubs are involved then you know the asking price will be over-inflated.

One of the best wingers in the Championship last season (along with Summerville, Clarke and Fatawa). He would be a good deal at £16M if that price is accurate.

I think Minteh is more explosive and has more potential but might also need a bit more refining. Both are able to do the defensive work that Dyche requires so this would be another example of what seems like good scouting.

Either Minteh or Philogene would add a great deal to this team, along with Ndiaye. All are excellent ball carriers, not something Dyche has wanted traditionally so maybe these targets signify a desire to be more dynamic in attack.

We've been ranked as some of the lowest net spenders since Benitez, seems like a decade ago, but 3 years.

We've surely now got some room to buy? These are not massive figures we are talking about.

As Sam says, £16M is a good deal, it's peanuts these days, but if they are pushing for £30M, let's move on. The profile of player we are being linked with is heartening and positive, I don't think Thelwell has been twiddling his thumbs, he seems to have a plan.

These targets Minteh and Philogene are exactly the young, hungry, eager-to-prove-themselves type that we need.

Pace is a must, we had none last season and our team has plenty of ageing legs that are only going to get slower.

Are we trying to put pressure on Newcastle to get the Minteh - Calvert-Lewin deals back on?

Jack, we would like to think so, but I doubt it, would prefer Minteh to be honest, but this guy Philogene, (sounds like a new detergent) could fit the bill. Hope it all comes out in the wash ! :-)

Encouraging that transfers are getting sorted early, and we will have some newbies in for next campaign. Still need a left-back, midfielder and striker additions assuming Calvert-Lewin and Beto are part of the clear-out too.

Surely we have to sign him just for the “Billie Jean” altered chants!

How many wingers do we want or is it just to strengthen Academy sides given we don't seem to have any at that level?

Many seem to think we suffer in wide areas because our full-backs don't seem competent at overlapping and crossing to non-existent strikers, or is it that he provides good defensive cover, or are we still trying to improve the "squad" depth and at what price?

From what I have seen of this player on YouTube he is two footed, can dribble, run at a player, play on either wing, and most importantly has pace. I want him and Minteh.

Philogene

These are the deals we should be chasing until we're back on our feet financially.

Young, quick, plenty of promise.

Andrew #13, then we should have bought him from Villa if that's the case.

Smart move, hope it is true...

As others mentioned earlier, this is exactly the type of players we should pursue. Pienaar, Arteta, Cahill type of players...

Eric, if we'd bought him a year ago, he wouldn't have had the season's game time for him to develop.

He can't be that good, I can't find any caps for Ireland for Phil O'Gene.

Doesn't Philogene fortify the over 40s or was that his cousin Phyllosan?

In all seriousness, followed the YouTube link. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Minteh £33m bid accepted by Brighton.

Shame about Minteh, really explosive talent who may well become the next Sadio Mane. But £30M is a lot for a 19-year-old who's never played in the Premier League.

£16M for Philogene would probably be less of a gamble.

Now if any "deal" needs looking at, it's that one if it goes ahead.

Paid £6.9M for him, loaned him out immediately and now he's worth £33M, though I guess a player is worth what a club's prepared to pay for him.

Minteh not coming to Everton. Newcastle have agreed deal with Brighton to sell him for £33M.

Hopefully the end of any prospect of selling Calvert-Lewin to the Skunks.