Everton fans have been reacting to the recent speculation over Idrissa Gana Gueye’s future, and these supporters are demanding that Michy Batshuayi is brought in if the midfielder is sold.
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly lodged an official offer for the 29-year-old over the weekend to the sound of £21.5million, but were instantly waved away by Everton as they are reluctant to sell, let alone for that fee.
The Toffees’ refusal to sanction Gueye’s exit supposedly led to the Senegal international handing in a written transfer request on Monday, although the club have denied ever receiving it.
As for Batshuayi, the striker is still training with Valencia as his season-long loan spell in La Liga is yet to be cut short by Chelsea, but Everton are reportedly keen on signing the Belgian.
Marcel Brands cannot tempt the Stamford Bridge side into offering his services Everton on loan, however, as the Blues already have Kurt Zouma and Andre Gomes occupying their two available loan slots.
If the Merseyside outfit are to bring the striker to the club, they would have to buy him from Chelsea, something The Sun have claimed will cost £40million.
Given the Pensioners’ price demand, these Everton fans are hopeful Gueye is sold to fund Batshuayi’s arrival…
If he goes, I see it invested in Batshuayi. Marco has Davies, Schniederlin and Mccarthy to fill that gap til summer where he can go for Dacoure.
— ⚽ Danny Ashcroft ⚽ (@Danny_Ashcroft) January 29, 2019
To be honest I think he has gone off the boil since before Christmas anyway, I reckon Benni could cover there until the summer. Sell Gueye and buy Batshuayi….sorted ????????
— John Foley (@FoleyFactor) January 28, 2019
Any news on @mbatshuayi to Everton ????????????
— ⚽ Danny Ashcroft ⚽ (@Danny_Ashcroft) January 29, 2019
I agree but we just don’t know the priorities of both Silva and Brands. We’re not sure if you said to Marco “Gueye out for £30m and Batshuayi in for £30” would he be happy preserving with Beni, McCarthy and Schneiderlin. ????♂️
— – (@Dxvies) January 28, 2019
Maybe if Everton sell Gueye will have money to go for Michy now
— TheProSpartanGamer (@prospartangamer) January 28, 2019
if we bring in Batshuayi yes it’s worth it
— Andrew Vale (@AndyVale27) January 28, 2019
Sell Gueye for £30m, play McCarthy to the end of the season and use the money to get Batshuayi in. We’re desperate for a striker
— Thomas Farrelly (@cecilbumfluff83) January 29, 2019
Sell Gueye. Use squad players until the end of the season. Use Gueye money to make Zouma permanent. Loan Batshuayi until the end of the season.
We have nothing to lose by letting Gueye go.
— Cal (@IVIowgli) January 29, 2019