The window for transfers (kinda like free agency) in the EPL comes to a close at midnight tonight. Due to the strangeness of this time, it has been dubbed “silly season” because rumors fly, player value can skyrocket, and crazy things can happen (like Fernandes’ abrupt about face on Sunday).
Well, in the 11th hour, Everton just got linked back up with one of Argentina’s best players, Juan Roman Riquelme. This is the second time this rumor has surfaced in the last few months, but if it were to happen, that would be EXCELLENT. Riquelme is easily one of the top 15 players in the game today, and it would be a real coup if the blues were to land him.
Yesterday Everton welcomed back former Everton fan favorite Thomas Graveson on loan from Celtic to help in the midfield. I’m looking forward to seeing this guy play. The fans had specific songs for him and he is described as “fist-pumping” and “mercurial” and has the nickname of “MadDog”. Even if his form has started to pass him by, he should bring some passion and competitive spirit back to the blues. Hopefully we get to catch a glimpse of him this weekend in the game against Bolton. Go Blues!