Fans of Everton have been reacting to the latest report on the transfer link between the Toffees and Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Toffees have offered the Colombian middleman a four-year contract with the club (via @TheGwladysSt), which had lots of fans talking.
Everton have offered a four-year deal to Real Madrid and Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)#EFC pic.twitter.com/zk8Qm3PHft
— The Everton End (@TheEvertonEnd) April 29, 2020
It takes one big name to turn a clubs fortune around. Am on board with this. Yes from me
— Joka187899 (@joka187899) April 29, 2020
100 % yes n this one along with Gabriel Todibo. Emerson
— USM (@stevie89940908) April 29, 2020
Oh wow YES
— Lee Wright (@leetwinny) April 29, 2020
Would you be happy if the Toffees signed James Rodriguez on a four-year contract?Yes, would be a good move
No, that would be naive
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According to the report from Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal, Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also potential suitors for the Real Madrid middleman.
However, ‘Ancelotti is in love with the Colombian’ and keen to bring him to Goodison Park (per Mundo Deportivo). Some supporters were unsure on the move, though.
Not sure he’s ever find much in his career for me to be getting excited. I follow RM and he’s had about 6 good games. He lives off that WC goal.
— It’s me, MJD #GSTQ (@mjdtoffee) April 30, 2020
He’s a good player true.
But it would be madness to offer a injury prone near 29 year old who’s never played in the PL a 4 year deal.
Can’t see the club going with that unless they’ve completely not learned from previous mistakes.— Andreas Wätt (@Wattawildworld) April 30, 2020
Can’t see this turning out well. A season to get used to Premier league football, then he’s 30.can see this being regrettably expensive, and underwhelming in the end
— Blue (@WilcockMichael) April 30, 2020
After the last couple of seasons, it’s hard to get excited about transfers until they’re performing for us week in week out.
— Daniel Parker (@nyc_parker) April 30, 2020
What do we think?
As can be seen in the responses from Everton supporters, there is a divide between some thinking that the signing is a great idea and others not being convinced.
However, a 6.87/10 average rating over seven La Liga appearances so far this season (per WhoScored) would certainly suggest that the 28-year-old does still have talent.