A recent transfer report has caused a divide amongst the Everton faithful this week.
According to Calciomercato, the Toffees are one of several sides chasing Lyon winger Memphis Depay as he approaches the final year of his contract at the Ligue 1 outfit.
It’s claimed that the two parties are some way off agreeing on fresh terms, so the Dutch international is open to the idea of moving elsewhere in the summer.
He could cost Marcel Brands and co around €30m (£26.7m).
Would you like to see Memphis Depay at Goodison Park?
Yes please!
No thanks!
But for some at Goodison Park, he’s not a signing they’d like to see with his injury troubles being regularly referenced. The 26-year-old is currently recovering from a serious ACL injury that derailed what was becoming a very impressive campaign.
Depay provided 14 goals and two assists in 18 appearances, via Transfermarkt, before suffering the problem against Stade Rennes in December.
And that’s why several others in Merseyside can see the positives of signing the former Manchester United man.
At 26, Depay still has plenty to offer and I do think he’d be a superb addition to Carlo Ancelotti’s revolution at Everton as he’s able to play anywhere along the front three and that could open up plenty of options for Richarlison, who is just as versatile.
Here’s what our fanbase is saying about the mooted move…
Swerve him if he is recovering from ACL. With our track record would not be wise. Good player but see how he recovers 1st.
— Ade Mackey (@Ademac1970) June 9, 2020
Be some signing but not a chance we get him https://t.co/bLa7J1ktDn
— LiverpoolRetroGamer (@JackRobertsLRG) June 9, 2020
30m for a player who failed in the PL first time around, one year left and an ACL tear? No thanks.
— EFCTweeter (@EFCTweeter1878) June 9, 2020
Wouldn’t be a bad buy
— DAFC🇾🇪 (@findlay1885) June 9, 2020
I think he is too much of a self centered Diva. I can’t speak for his on the pitch play, but his Insta is annoying.
— Anthony (@TwoLegsTony) June 9, 2020
Just what we need. An injury prone signing
— earl aiken (@HaroldPitkin) June 9, 2020
Very risky at that price with the injury he has
— Dave (@DM_HIGGS) June 9, 2020
Would love him
— Ahmed Khattak (@ASKhattak7) June 9, 2020
He's a cracking player like but his attitude doesn't fit the squad and he's coming back from an ACL which he tried to rush, not worth the gamble https://t.co/14Wbw1eKUD
— Adam (@Adam_EFC_1878) June 9, 2020
https://twitter.com/RyanEFC3/status/1270395773050425344?s=20
Big no absolute whopper that lad .
— DanRowley usm mr Everton 2015 (@rowleydan) June 9, 2020
Would be a fantastic attacking trio who would have really fluid interchanging movement and a clinical edge while being damn fast. Not sure if the link is feasible, but man that would be fun to see!
— anOKobserver (@anOKobserver) June 9, 2020
TAKE MY MONEY
— nathan surpo (@nathansurpo5) June 9, 2020
https://twitter.com/MatthewKneale1/status/1270354127512571905?s=20
Would take him all day long. Scores and assists. We need tat.
— Tomas (@toffeetommy79) June 9, 2020
Very very good player.
— Alan Kirwin (@alankirwin) June 9, 2020
Hopefully, top player at a decent age. If we can get him cheaper due to his recent injury it will be good business
— efc1878 (@efc1978) June 9, 2020
What do you think? Would you like to see Depay in an Everton shirt next term?