Transfer Rumours Ekitike - Not Going To Be Done Deal

To back this up I was scouted by Everton when I was 12 years old. I even went to the club training ground and was shown around. In my local leagues I was scoring 60+ goals because I was fast and more developed than most.

my first touch was average. I could finish. I had pace. When I went into the actual training sessions I was gobsmacked at how much better most of the kids technical levels where. Almost cried.

But at that stage at 12 I was better in other areas. The issue was this. My speed couldn’t develop. I was max size. The other 12 years developed and I was thus just an average lanky **** footballer.

I think there is a player in Ekitike but as you point out once he puts the muscle on to compete at PL level then he will lose something else. He’s playing in a bang average league aswell.

 

I don't mind being way off the mark, I'm still going to hope for Diaby and Paqueta, don't expect them but will still hope...

 

So in other words you weren't good enough and you didn't become a scout either.

 

I want to sign both, but I have no hope.. I'll be happy with Solanke tbh. I trust the process.

 

No longer more developed. If anything a bit disabled

 

We’ve already got one. No point getting another.

 

I'm going to have this thread and my Joelinton to midfield thread soon! Defeating the teenager that once had trials for everton and the local youth club coach in the process.

 

u9's mate, They're not at youth club age yet

 

Gouiri 86 potential

Broja 85 potential

Ekitike 82 potential

Probably because the FIFA researchers hadnt even heard of Ekitike before last season but still.

 

I wasn’t good enough and I never ever wanted or have claimed to be a scout.

But your missing the point. The kid may be good in his league but in the PL he may get absolutely hammered.

There are many players who have scored a shed load of goals in other leagues but cannot do it in the PL.

 

Well there’s that aswell but let’s not split hairs. I hope you get my point.

Let’s zip this up.

 

Well I don't trust ratings based on a game, remember Freddy Adu ? had like 98 potential and look how it turn out to be...

 

Careful

 

Rumsfield gets one call right in his whole career (Joe in DM) and all of a sudden he is untouchable.

May I remind everyone he said that we would (absolutely) have been relegated if not for Chris Wood.

 

Yes but everyone remembers his name. True story.

 

Yes and he’s feeding his family based on my knowing his name

 

The scenario is the same I pointed out Joelintons strengths and was told I was wrong.

You'll soon realise.

Well maybe one day.

 

He made his money. He played at a decent level.

I bet he’s made more money than me and you put together.

 

You got that one spot on mate I ain’t gonna dispute that.

 

Your first touch has definitely gone downhill - now the only thing you can trap is your penis.