Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says it was an ‘easy decision’ to join Everton after completing move from Chelsea

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With a good pacey RW added a 451/433 with gana,Garner,KDH, Ndiaye is better. Charly to play his part too.

I'd still like another in the middle of the park because inevitably we will have injuries & suspensions.

And here's hoping he ain't wearing his boots!

I’m curious as to where Moyes sees him playing. I suspect him and Gueye would make for a less than watertight midfield two and traditionally KDH has done better in games where his team bosses possession but he should help us keep the ball better and transition quickly. Hopefully he plays as a 10 but could play left or right too. Quite versatile and should help us get up the pitch. The new Leon Osman?

Everyone is hoping we get a tricky 1st 11 ready right winger in the next few days who offers a genuine goal threat.

If that happens then things would then start to look a lot better for the squad, 1st 11 and the options to be able to change shape and formation in a match when needed.

I too am cock-a-hoop ! Great signing, which should have happened a couple of years back, better late than never eh Old Chap ?

The 19-year-old England Under-21 international has been the subject of three offers from the Toffees this summer, including a recent bid of £40m plus £5m in add-ons.

They have all been rejected by Saints, who are preparing for their Championship opener at home to Wrexham on Saturday after their relegation from the top flight last season.

It is understood Southampton have pulled the teenager out of full training to ensure an unexpected injury does not scupper a transfer.

Dibling has attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs after scoring twice in 33 appearances during the previous campaign.

He also scored a double against Swansea City in an FA Cup third-round tie in January.

Everton have struggled to strengthen their squad this summer, with manager David Moyes saying last week the club are "running out" of time to sign players despite having money to spend.

They have brought in French striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal for £27m, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea for about £28m, young left-back Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich and reserve keeper Mark Travers.

Five experienced starters, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Ashley Young, left the Merseyside club at the end of the season.

OK so he didn't play him so often in the Premier League, but he was integral to their success in Europe.

I think we're going to like him a lot.

That seems a pretty strong 11 for me. Not sure where Grealish would fit other than to take Alcaraz's position but that would also be a great signing.

We would only then need a right back if we went back to the 4-3-2-1 structure. Still, we would have lots of permutations, with some quality to come from the bench.

Welcome, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall!

You should fit in really well. Great to have you in the team.

It was the one signing that was needed this Summer. Lindstrøm was too lightweight and Doucoure could not pass. This made a midfield trio impossible last season.

Tours of the west wing and formal gardens are by appointment only.'

It will be easier when we actually have some proper matches to talk about.

Hoping his arrival will encourage a few others to do the same.

If we can sign Dibling, a right-back and cover at left-back, I reckon, for once, it's been a good window.

I'm ambivalent about Grealish. It will be either a disaster or a massive success but I cannot make my mind up!!!

I'm more than ambivalent about Grealish! I think he is the most overrated/overpaid player in the Premier League! His £300,000 salary is obscene!!!

He can't go past a defender on the outside so only goes inside and invariably passes sideways. He is a poor man's Ray Wilkins.

God, the things TW gets me thinking about close season!

If you're getting the Aston Villa version that was full of running, flair and verve, then great

If you're getting the Man City version that holds the ball only to play backwards, then what's the point?

Also, he plays same position as Ndiaye – why wouldn't we prioritise a right-back and spare right winger and or primary right-winger in case Dibbling doesn't sign… and a striker that can trap the bloody ball!!!

There have been previous comments on a few threads (hard to keep track as several are similar), but maybe it was Pep's tactics and instructions that forced, not just Grealish, but other players to play that way.

For your last paragraph, that's something that having a better equipped squad brings. If we look at what could potentially happen, if it all materialises:

Midfield: Gana, Garner, Iroegbunam, Armstrong and Dewsbury-Hall.

Attacking Midfield: Ndiaye, Alcaraz, McNeil, Dibling and Grealish.

Options and ability to change and mix the lineup, cope better with injuries and suspensions as well as the African Cup of Nations in January.

Moyes did well last season, but the team was picking itself most weeks.

It will be a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 type formation.

As with any good side, some good players will not make the first XI. This is a positive and a huge step forward for us. We are not being forced by finances to operate like a small impoverished club any more.

If we could get Dibling, Grealish (on loan), and a quality right-back, then we probably leapfrog Brighton as 9th best squad and close the gap on deteriorating Villa in 8th.

That is a massive jump from the shocking state of the squad at the end of June.

I think we will go right to the wire in bringing players in, and I wouldn't be surprised if we sold Beto to Leeds after we play them next week. I think his lack of ability to hold the ball up is frustrating the hell out of Moyes.

While he is a willing runner, if we hope to push on for a European spot, then we will need somebody better than Beto.

I think Barry will need time to get used to the Premier League and clearly Chermiti isn't ready yet either.

The worry is that defences might figure that out pretty quickly. These days, strikers need to offer a bit more all-round, and that could be where he struggles. I'd imagine David Moyes and the coaching staff are well aware and working on it.

With a few new faces in the mix who can bring something different, we might end up seeing a different side to Beto. And if it doesn't work out, it won't be for lack of effort on his part.

I live in hope.

I too have a sneaky feeling that Beto might move on… or be moved on, before the window closes, not necessarily to Leeds. He is still coveted by some Italian Clubs apparently. That is of course if we were to get another striker in.

I would go for Højlund of Man Utd for £30M (allegedly), would like to get Juanlu Sanchez, and of course Tyler Dibling, and maybe Alice Band on loan from Man City. I think that could all be do-able within PSR.

Then again, it isn't down to me, or any of us stalwarts, is it?

There has been a lot of talk about Højlund, but I've not seen anything solid regarding us being interested.

All I have read is that he stunk the place out at Man Utd last season, criticised for his lacklustre performances and attitude. And only scored 2 Premier League goals.

I know a new club can give a player a fresh lease of footballing life, but I'm a bit cautious with this one and can't see it, having just forked out nearly £30M for a striker in Barry.

A few twists and turns to go yet!

Pep is meticulous with how he wants his players to play. He does not deviate and maverick players like Grealish have to fit his system if they want to play.

Cole Palmer would be another good example of someone he let go as he is an instinctive player, not suited to Pep's style.

If you want a more technical player to hold on to the ball – that is probably Zirkzee. He hasn't really shown it yet in the Premier League but he's very talented.

Personally, I think that's because he operates best in the space Fernades occupies at Man Utd – rather than any major failing of the player.

Left-back is not a priority any longer.

The big thing with Grealish is that he needs pace and movement around him. I think Man City have lacked that a bit with the attack having to revolve around one traditional striker rather than more versatile, technical forwards – and the fact they sacrificed flying full-backs to accommodate that one traditional striker.

So it's more that the formation and tactics have squeezed Grealish out or nullified him a bit, to optimise the contribution of other players.

A bit of a failing of the player too, to adapt and force a role for himself – perhaps centrally as a replacement for De Bruyne.

West Ham pushing to sign Idrissa Gueye

As for Grealish, he has spent a lot of time learning Pep's style of play: slow, slow, fast. Since we now have a lot of players who can create instant chances, do you think he would fit that style of play?

Now we have a whole army of 'transfer specialists', it should be possible to sign two or three very useful players for what that poser will cost — even as a loan!

We have enough defensive midfielders. So let's get a creative middle-of-the-park player.

Only going by the Rumour Mill, so could be wrong, mate. How else do we find out about signings potential, or what have you?

I think the Douglas Luiz interest will now end due to Dewsbury-Hall and other priorities but I hope I'm wrong. Luiz may not have wanted to play for a team often fighting relegation but I think he is a very good player and I'd be more than happy should he also come in.

Midfield for me has always been the most important position in terms of team discipline, hard work and balance. In general, the best teams have the best midfield. They dictate play, defend, create and score goals.

Grealish can stick his Alice Band right up his rusty bullet hole!

Let's concentrate on Dibling and players for the long term. Yee Ha!