Everton land Lindstrøm on initial loan basis

He's had a nightmare year and that gives us the opportunity to sign him. This is the market we trade in now. And it could be a very smart bit of business.

Hope he does well and enjoys it. There's a potential world beater in there.

If he can get back to his days of Zidane-like balletic balance and movement then get ready to be entertained.

Will be an entertainer for the new stadium too. (3 times - new stadium)

See Beto saying how he struggled with that. So little time before people start judging good or bad.

But yeah, exciting prospect.

Will this be another bum deal by Thelwell along with Beto and Chermiti? I think the only cracker Thelwell will pull is at the Everton Christmas party.

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I hope we land him. He is exactly what we need.

Will we have any players who can keep up with him?

Hopefully we get this loan done and he plays to the same levels as when he was at Frankfurt.

I wonder if Mr Dyche is going to be a little more adventurous and play a front 3 that all interchange positions when we go forward.

Willy deal next, but I have a feeling that'll be a little bit harder…

Think if this gets over the line, he could turn out to be what we have needed, provided we have of course someone to get those crosses to!

But we do need cover in the full-back positions. It was an area we continuously got targeted last season.

Not everyone might be convinced by Patterson, but the jury is still out for me. Apparently he's done a lot of work and bulked up. I've liked Mykolenko from the start.

We still are light in midfield.

Hopefully Dominic and Beto can get past that seeming magnetic force that forces their shots wide!!

What he does have though is genuine pace and skill, plus an eye for goal. He would be a nightmare for tired defenders and useful on the transition when we are looking to counter.

The loan deal makes it fairly low risk but I wonder if he will be able to establish himself in the team or whether he will be the next Danjuma. Either way it's important to at least have options to change the game or fill in should Harrison or McNeil (who I expect to be our starting wingers) get injuries.

One of our reasons for lack of goals was having no pace on the counter and these two have plenty of that.

I have no idea about his work rate because I've only seen him play a couple of times. But there's quite a bit of comment about him online from Frankfurt fans who credit him as having good work rate and being effective in the press. So maybe he works hard in certain styles and looks lost in others?

It also seems like he was successful at Frankfurt because he had the right blend of players around him. Daichi Kamada (just joined Palace) was the playmaker feeding him the ball — and Kolo Muani (now at PSG) created the space with pace and movement.

So maybe he will link up well with the likes of McNeil and Ndiaye — but I suspect he (like the rest of the team) would also benefit from a right-back of real quality to link up with.

In the early Moshiri years, we bought players at the peak of their value, almost as a statement of intent, and those values inevitably declined. Now we're signing players when their values have declined, along with form and confidence, but hopefully their talent has not.

Ndiaye and Lindstrøm would have cost twice as much this time last year, but they're probably better, more hungry players due to the adversity they've experienced. If we keep doing this, and aren't afraid to make a couple of smart free-agent signings, we might just have a half-decent squad come 1 September.

The next step after that is for somebody to convince Dyche to use substitutes and young players.

At the moment, I don't think we have either the players or system to bring the best out of him. Time will tell I suppose.

Fingers crossed we have the nucleus of a squad to finish in the Top 10 — if not a European place — and a good run in the cup, especially the elusive League Cup… It's the hope that kills you.

Having said that, it's a good deal for us; if he's not able to rescue his career we just send him back… and if he's good, we keep him.

These loan moves are critical to us and our season. We need the right players, that fit our system and our culture.

We have to make them count, due diligence on these players by Thelwell and Dyche is key. They got what they expected from Harrison, they got Danjuma wrong and wasted a loan place.

We've only got a few loan opportunities… got to get them bang on.

My concern is that, if Calvert-Lewin is sold (which looks likely?), can Beto step up? Or will he, too, be sold or loaned out, with a view to Chermiti being our main central striker with Ndaiye playing off him?

Clearly, the manager and DoF see the need for our goal threat to be much greater than was achieved last season.

Queue the slime at Spurs to come in and offer him better terms and prospects.

Why not be optimistic we can sign a player who looks like he has pace and ability?

The Napoli thing didn't work out, but how many players can we say that at many clubs, but they go on to be a success elsewhere?

Napoli finished mid-table and apparently had 3 mangers in the last season. Hardly a stable environment.

Let's see how the next few days go.

We are doing great with hiring young players instead of 30 somethings.

It almost seems as if he could be vying with Ndiaye and Doucoure (and Alli?) for the deeper role behind the striker, rather than on the wing?

Welcome aboard man. onwards and upwards.

Danish football expert Toke Møller Theilade delivers his verdict on Jesper Lindstrøm as he gets ready to join Everton.

You can never tell but I wouldn't be surprised if he's Bilyaletdinov Mk 2.

Fabrizio Romano saying done deal, £3.5 million loan, on Merseyside for medical.

So I wouldn't be so sure that he is being purchased instead of Gnonto.

I've seen a few bits of him; I'd say he's more dynamic than either McNeil or Harrison. Less one-dimensional, not just a "to the byline and whip it in" wide man. Definitely sees a pass and tries to get in the box too.

I think he has that bit of unpredictability that, as wingers, neither of them have.

As you say, it's if he can establish himself in the team and displace one of the aforementioned, which is always the risk with a player who is unproven in the Premier League.

€3M to try a young, quick, athletic and forward-thinking player who was sought after not so long ago seems a decent gamble. He has got to be better than Danjuma, who rarely affected games — apart from flashes.

Do we know if he can play as a No 10? Looks like he's got the vision.

Still worry we rely on Calvert-Lewin too much.

Very un-Everton-like, you have to say! 😁

"Bit lightweight in his showreel probably why the list of takers is one — us
You can never tell but I wouldn't be surprised if he's Bilyaletdinov Mk 2."

I'm not sure what a showreel is: it sounds like something from the long-gone days of silent film and wind-up projectors and Pathe News.

I watched Lindstrøm on his YouTube film (showreel?) and how anyone — anyone — who watched that all the way through carefully could sum it all up as "lightweight" beggars belief.

Fingers crossed we get him.

From the look of him, I see him as a definite starter; he reminds me a little of Kanchelskis. I hope I am right.

Regarding Phillips, I definitely think he is worth a punt. He obviously did not fit in the Pep mould and, as a result suffered at Man City. I am not sure what happened at West Ham but I believe Dyche has the ability to get him back to his best and, if this happens, he will also be an automatic starter.

Are you alright?

I know my posts are catnip to you but you were borderline civil. In which case, I will reply.

Perhaps it's my TV and he really is built like Micah Richards... 😂😂

I've just watched the “reel”. This lad has genuine pace, quick feet and tight control, not easy to knock off the ball, and likes a shot.

What's not to like? Loan first is great business. Him and Ndiaye together would transform our team.

He struggled at Napoli because he was pushed out wide, so with no pace and minimal dribbling skills.

He has to play in the No 10 role, which pushed Ndyai out wide and further raises questions as to why we'd retain Dele unless the plan is to play him in the six.

It might be worth remembering we wouldn't even be a Premier League club without Dyche.

Which begs the question: Why you'd need to have a bitch about the man on a thread about an exciting signing?

He also lacked the aggression to make any real impact whilst playing for Everton.

I agree when it comes to looking back on The Merciful Russian, so I just hope this lad's self-promoting videos are accurate. After all, real pace and an instinct to score are all too rare in our midfield and attack.

A system that served us well when signing players like Arteta and Pienaar in the past.

It makes this deal an absolute no-brainer. I hope it happens. It will make your long trip up for the Brighton game even more exciting!

Hopefully he turns out to be better than the last Jesper we had (Jesper Blomqvist).

We badly need more pace in the wide positions.

I'll let my eyes be the judge when I Isee him.

That's how I see it and would describe his pace as adequate rather than rapid… but we live in hope.

Some sites talk rubbish about him; he looks a good player but hopefully we will see for ourselves. A loan-to-buy carries very low risk.

How can Man Utd negotiate terms, without Everton's permission? I do hope this is rubbish. Most if not all that rag prints is garbage, let's all hope this is too.

The Daily Mail must still be smarting from the humiliation their party suffered at the General Election. Just as their front page headlines reflect the fantasy political world they live in, so do their back pages reflect their make believe football world.

I have no worries about Branthwaite this summer. He is contracted until June 2027. We are apparently under no pressure to sell him for less than his transfer value. If Jarrad has confidence in his ability, as he should, he will know United or another club will come back for him at some point.

Mindful of that it would be perverse on the player's part to turn down the offer of more money. What the club cannot do is repeat the mistakes of previous years by paying unsustainable salaries.

Lindstrøm seems to be more of an old-fashioned jinky winger. More of a tricky dribbler, running with the ball rather than pace or strength.

From Dyche's viewpoint, I don't see what he offers above Danjuma who I think has more pace and strength but never got a chance. Maybe it's down to attitude?

I think he could be a very exciting player but question how he fits into a Dyche team?

You love a good wind-up, don't you, mate! 😁😁😁

Without scoring you cannot get three points and you can't always rely on set pieces.

Every team outside the top five has a limited arsenal of scoring players but if you have a strong midfield then you can become a difficult team to beat.

If they get this guy, then with DCL, Beto and Chermitti putting a good season who knows what the improvement may be.

Of course we all have some optimism in the Summer months and that can soon become pear shaped after a few days.

Having survived the tremors of last season I am sure Dyche and the backroom boys have much brighter expectations of the squad this coming season. Let's all hope that comes about.

Good signing!

Welcome. Just hope you're better than the other Jesper we had about 20-odd years ago…

I'm looking forward to next season and hopefully he will help us to a good finish on our last season at the Old Lady!

Let's wait and see give him some time and hope he can stake a claim for a shirt.

If he gives his all for the shirt, puts in the effort that's required, then he has every chance of being a success.

We need some creativity. Looking forward to seeing him and Ndiaye entertain us.

Do yourself and Everton proud.

Again, I have to compliment those involved in getting players in early.

Every season people moan about our transfer performance so try'n appreciate what's being done this time. 😁👍

I've got to say, that new first-team top looks like a washed-out, cheapskate replica knock-off. The cream-coloured away top he wore looks a lot more professional and up to the mark.

Everton should go after Alfie Doughty next, he'd be a great signing and competition at left-back! I thought he played well last season.

Lindstrøm is an Everton player!!

Yippee!!!

Secure the right back position next, tell Man Utd to completely fuck off, and I reckon we will have a real team for the 2024-25 season.

If we can get a quick guy on the other wing and Calvert-Lewin decides to stay or Beto comes good, I think we could have an excellent attack.

I hope both Branthwaite and Calvert-Lewin stay to keep the bulk of our squad together. Pickford should be having a word. Many and Holgate should be moved on.

Good luck, Jesper.

The YouTube reels show he has pace. The lad says in his interview that he has pace. I think it's safe to accept he is quick!

I agree with you about Alfie Doughty. He strikes a deadball very well and I read that he was only paid £10k/week at Luton.

I am willing to bet that, in 6 months, there will people on here calling him lazy, crap, and doesn't track back, why have we wasted money?

After his transfer to Napoli, he seemed to struggle but, from what I have read, and you can't always believe what you read, Napoli were in a mess at that time, changing managers with different systems and tactics.

Depending on Everton getting new ownership who will want to bring in their own new manager, under Dyche who is bringing stability in the team, he may become more comfortable and show his skills in the Royal Blue Shirt.

Dyche has been criticized on here about being overly defensive, maybe with this type of player coming in and, with other possibilities in the market, he may become more balanced in the attacking and defending set-up of his teams.

As I believe, as soon as you kick the ball to start the game, you have 1 point; it's the defence's job to keep that point; it is the attackers job to get the other 2 — and this type of player can improve that part of the game.

I hope people understand what I am trying to illustrate, and that is just a basic idea of the game as it is a team's responsibility — including the manager's — to get a result.

Chermiti a bum deal!? Seriously? Even with your mega doom and gloom outlook, that's a ridiculous statement. The lad has looked good on the few occasions he has been given a run-out.

Maybe a visit to SpecSavers would help?

Six months?

Try six posts!

And he hasn't even played yet. Mind you it is a poster with a known personality trait.

One of the Euro football scholars on here described the train wreck Lindstrom walked into at Napoli. To summarize, the manager who bought him was sacked before he got there, and his replacement flopped. Lindstrom was consigned to the wing, where he had seldom played at Eintracht. His success has been at attacking midfielder, and there is nothing we need more.

Welcome, young man, and all the best to ya!

Get well soon mate!

I just hope he can hit the ground running for us early doors,as we need to get off to a good start with very winnable games coming up at the start of the new season.

This lad has everything to be a special player if things go right.

nah ....

Ed and Phillip, Doughty is a great shout, versatile, midfield, wing back, full back, pity he plays on the left

Get well soon Mike

It is going to be a very different Everton team next season, it seems. Hopefully a better one, and with no more points deductions.

But for the money, he's worth a punt, particularly as
he appears to have some pace.

However I would have thought that by now people had learnt not to judge players on a YouTube clip.

The heat map and pass map of his time there clearly show someone who played predominantly on the right flank. I think he came inside a fair amount (as most wingers tend to now) but can definitely considered a winger primarily.

I'd say his troubles at Napoli have more to do with competing with two excellent wingers and getting few opportunities, with only 2 starts and 400 or so minutes over the whole season.

It will be interesting to see who wins the battle for the RW out of Lindstrom and Harrison, I suspect the Dane has his work cut out for him.

Dele -at his best -is a game changer, and if he's prepared to accept a deal which Everton can afford, he could potentially be a very useful asset next season.

It will be a different story this time round — we are going to rattle a few cages.

I personally have been quietly hoping for that outcome for months.

As for the new lad, I'm optimistic. As has been said, let's judge him with our eyes and performances and not wade in too early as he settles in.

As regards Branthwaite to Man Utd is concerned, I would say "No chance below $2.5M, otherwise fuck off, Man Utd!" And tell Branthwaite he is contracted to us for a few years still. It's time to be hard, to stand up and be counted. Be a man, Everton, as we are the phoenix rising.

No softies from us from now on!

We've zero evidence that he's any good anymore yet we're yearning like we've seen even 10 good recent minutes from him!

With a significant number of changes and selling perceived key players come a degree of uncertainty and time needed for the new shaped team to gel. I really hope we hit the ground running in the new season.

From here, the persistent rumours are:

- Phillips (a fairly sensible loan deal)
- O'Brien (but presumably this only happens if we sell Branthwaite)
- Gnonto (although Spurs are now apparently offering a sizeable fee)

I could see us getting Phillips and then no more.

This might mean a final crack at the right-back spot for Patterson and — who knows — a last chance of Dele Alli reviving his career.

However, all of this changes if either of Calvert-Lewin or Branthwaite leaves...

Smart business in my opinion from Sheff Utd. He's 22. His career stats are 187 games, 20 goals and 40 assists. From LB it's 67 games, 12 goals and 23 assists.

There are some bargains around but it's the usual case of being brave to take a gamble — mind you, nothing will match £60k for our Seamus!!