The Everton Forum • Re: Abdoulaye Doucoure

We should be keeping both. Whilst also looking to improve on both in the summer.

You cant just bin off 2 of our guaranteed starters and think it will be sound we will replace them.

He shouldn't be a "guaranteed starter" and he's already making "star player" (for Everton) wages. Makes no sense to keep him, nobody re-ups for 50% off their current wages.

Plus, I didn't say both. I'd keep Gana another season. But if he demands 2+ seasons at his current wages? I'd let him walk, too.

People overrate the importance of "returning" players. If the new signings are on sensible wages (most) and signed for 4-5 years, then it's better financially even with the transfer fees.

When old/declining players are on high wages, you let them walk. Otherwise, you just throw more good money after bad, even if there's no "fee."

Next season, we'll be having this conversation about Tarks.

Statistics: Posted by Evertonian in NC — Sun Mar 09, 2025 2:51 am

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