Wishlist Leighton Baines

[Shane 2,275]

Big fish in a small pond imo, no disrespect to Everton. Don't think he'd be as impressive at a top side, but then again, drawing 2-2 at home to Southampton hardly screams top side...

[Shogun 721]

In a case like this (where a player is worth more to his club than he would be to anyone else) the only way the player moves is if he wants to go. It would be reasonable at his age to want a crack at winning the Premier League or the Champions League, but for some players, being in a good, comfortable situation is more to their liking. To each their own.

He's a quiet guy who just loves playing football. doesn't seem money orientated, He's married with two kids (I think the oldest is about nine). I think he's put his family first in life, realises he has a dream 'job' and loves where he is. There's nothing wrong with that.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Good player but what of Van Aanholt? Since Rutten took over he along with Kalas, but especially PVA, have been hugely impressive. PVA filled in Buttner (who Alex Ferguson signed for United) boots and has shown even more ability than he did.

Agreed PVA has been arguebly the best left back in the eredivisie this season.

[Stats 6,980]

Rest my case! Best LB in the Premier League. Brilliant goal!

Edit: 2 goals, nearly on double figures for the season. Quality!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Would rather have Shaw to be honest. More of a gamble as Baines is obviously the better player at present, but Shaw is raw talent right now. Incredible potential.

[Stats 6,980]

Another excellent game he had yesterday. Best player on the field. Even though he is a fullback he has been there most creative player, along with Piennar , this season. Quality LB. really deserves more praise. Obviously not going to see him here next season because of Cole but I am sure Baines is still going to outperform him.

[Ollie 4,400]

Everton have put an £18m valuation on Leighton Baines. We need to really look at this, Cole has 1 year, maybe 2. Baines is perfect to replace him and worth every penny of the £18m valuation. DO IT!

[drog.ba 239]

No thanks, Baines is already 28 and never worth £18m, prefer if we went for Shaw as Cole's replacement

[Ollie 4,400]

Shaw is adament he's gonna stay at Southampton for a good few years yet. If Everton Value Baines at £18m, we could probably get him for £14m. He has so many qualities, he could play for 4 more seasons at a great level.

[Barbara 15,149]

Everton have put an £18m valuation on Leighton Baines. We need to really look at this, Cole has 1 year, maybe 2. Baines is perfect to replace him and worth every penny of the £18m valuation. DO IT!

THIS!

He's one of my wishlist guys - which is a very short wishlist.

[Billy. 2,739]

Luke Shaw younger and for me will be a better player in a few years

[Stats 6,980]

Luke Shaw younger and for me will be a better player in a few years

Yeah in a "few years", not for now and I think Baines still will produce quality for the next 3/4 years.

[Pizy 17,860]

Can't see us being in for Baines. While Shaw may say he's committing to Southampton, if his boyhood club with Jose Mourinho asked for him I'm sure he'd sign immediately.

[Ollie 4,400]

Cole next season with Baines. Baines 2013-2017, Shaw 2017-2025

[Barbara 15,149]

We can't only have boys that will be good in a few years. We have tons of young talented boys now - Bertrand is not one of them - we need to add some experience. one more reason I'd welcome Baines. I rate him only under Lahm for the LB... so he's pretty much who I'd like there.

We could sign Shaw some years down the road, but I think we could use some talent in the LB now and unfortunately I don't see Cole being the guy he used to be anymore

[IkE 267]

I would pay £18m for his sideburns, what a style!

[BlueLyon 9,359]

If we signed Baines, Cole would leave...what makes you think either of the two would sit on bench?

[Billy. 2,739]

Yeah in a "few years", not for now and I think Baines still will produce quality for the next 3/4 years.

we got Cole for the next few years so we are sorted