He missed a whole season of experience because of Roy/injury. In pre-season he looks to have the potential to be the real deal, great individual goal yesterday and he tracks back. When Olise first started playing for us he was quite raw at times and poor in tracking back, notwithstanding it was clear he had stuff in his locker that others only dream about. This is an interesting situation for Olie assuming we sign Saar. I would put him above Ayew, Edouard and Schlupp as it stands, so why would we sell him?

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They don't mention he was out injured for a large part of the season.

It looks like he does want to leave which is a pity but these days players all have the power.

One more point

I think people misunderstood my original post and I agree with a lot people are saying. He is not ready for EPL with us so it is in everybody's interest that he leaves on loan to see how he does. The question is where championship or Southampton? Secondly how do we protect our asset and get best return. In my view this may be to Southampton as they will play in EPL. This gives us best indication if he will make it however it may be a step too far too quickly. Let him make decision its his career. If he goes to championship there is likely to be no option to buy. Southampton seem to want an option to buy. My logic is Southampton are likely to be relegation contenders. So my original post suggested an obligation to buy at a high figure if they were not. Even if they survive this season they may still be relegation contenders for a couple of seasons so it makes sense to me to have a return route if we want if this were to happen. This protects both us and player. Southampton meanwhile will have to think seriously about the potential cost - purchase then subsequent relegation. This may dampen their interest but will avoid unsettling him further

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I think maybe Textor had a hand in the deal for him to go Everton.

Well, he would do, he is the owner of Lyon.

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

I know what you mean but I think he's better than the Championship and does make it.

I think the only doubts about him are physical and that's solvable via aging and the gym. My prediction is that this guy will be a regular Premiership player, it's just which club it's with.

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