I havent seen enough of him to form an opinion - although we really need pace to be able to get in behind teams in the top league, so I hope he is quick ( quicker than he looks). I also saw some stats last season and Burnley had more shots by a mile than anyone else in the league - may infer that J Rod makes chances, may also infer he isnt so clinical. He certainly wont be on the pens when Lambert is on the pitch. He was in the champ team of the year of course and sure he can play - just the big league is a slightly different ball game.

To classify for me as hungry - I'd have liked him to be named and at the club within 24 hours. This blown our saga while he suns himself in Mexico has not given me the impression he is overly hungry (and I know more than many where you can travel in 24 hrs).

Really hope he is the real deal as it is a lot of money...

Good signing if it gets inked.

Still want to see a prem-experience in defense

So is the idea to have Sharp & Lee as back-up? I was looking forward to seeing genuine pace in Lee this season.

I would have thought that a quick strong experienced centre back would be the priority signing.

For me coming to us would show a real test of character, I.e. uprooting from up north to come to a team with big aspirations, but little in the way of any recent Premiership track record. I fear Everton will hijack this deal. It'll mean Premiership safety, but be a less exciting ride.

bstokesaint, should I buy bank shares?