Everton supporters were not bothered that the club’s reported target, Gedson Fernandes, looks set to sign for West Ham United.
According to Sky Sports, the youngster appears set for an 18-month loan move to the Hammers despite the Toffees having had an interest (as per The Athletic), which fans were not all that fussed about.
Although, it appears as if West Ham are now the ones fretting as the midfielder has reportedly been offered to Tottenham Hotspur.
Not coming to us then https://t.co/nJyjYXs8HF
— ??? ?????? ????? (@EvertonNewsFeed) January 9, 2020
tbf would rather we go for someone already established than a youngster
— ?????? (@ftblmattie) January 9, 2020
I’ve read he’s not great and is being touted around by his agent. So maybe no great loss.
— Gareth Latter (@gareth_latter) January 9, 2020
We should be aiming higher. Need established players, not potential
— efcTomo1878 (@ETomo1878) January 9, 2020
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Are you bothered that Everton look unlikely to sign Gedson Fernandes?No, he's not all that
Yes, looks a talent
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Despite having a release clause at £102 million, the 21-year-old starlet was is valued at £13.5 million (as per Transfermarkt), however, it appears that David Moyes’ outfit will have no obligation to buy (per Sky Sports).
With just one assist and no goals in 13 appearances for SL Benfica so far this term (per Transfermarkt), Everton fans were not bothered that the club was dealt a transfer blow.
Not bothered
— Paul Albertsen (@AlbertsenPaul) January 9, 2020
He was another player coming from Europe that was brainwashed to thinking London is the be all and end all of England
— Chad Sexington (@garethD61797969) January 9, 2020
Everton only do deals an hour before the window closes
— steve Jones (@skjones505) January 9, 2020
What do we think?
While there is no smoke without fire in football and all the clubs linked with the youngster would not be if the 21-year-old did not have talent, this one seems a bit baffling.
This term, Fernandes has an average rating of 6.29/10 (per Whoscored), to put that into perspective, Gylfi Sigurdsson has an average rating for this season of 6.72/10 (per Whoscored).