The Transfer Tavern has been taken over by Everton fans tonight, as they eagerly await their League Cup Semi Final against Manchester City this evening which is being shown live on the big screen.
Its a jovial atmosphere with the fans hoping to make a Wembley appearance in a major final since their defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup a few seasons ago.
Talk has turned to players the fans would love be to see sign for the club during the January window, but most fans realise that before the possibility of bringing in new blood, some players may need to leave to open up funds to enable a possible influx of new players.
So with the Everton fans deep in debate about who should come in and who should go, our landlord here in the Tavern has decided to name FIVE players he can see leaving before the window closes at the end of the month……
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Steven Naismith
Speculation has been rife since last month that the Scottish forward could be set for an £8 million move to Norwich City this month.
Naismith has struggled for sufficient game time due to the wealth of attacking talent that is on show at Goodison so far this season.
The 29-year-old has appeared on just 12 occasions for Everton this season, and at his age is wanting more first team football.
Should he go he will leave with the Everton fans thanks for his efforts having made 123 appearances for the club scoring on 25 occasions, he will be remembered this season for the hat trick he scored in the win over Chelsea after coming on as a substitute.
Kevin Mirallas
The talented Belgian is another who has seen first team appearances limited at Goodison Park this season.
Although manager Roberto Martinez stated that he would not be selling anyone during this window, Mirallas could push for a move away from the club, especially as his country Belgium have qualified for the Euro 2016 finals in the summer.
Mirallas will want to give himself the best chance of being selected for that squad, and with sides like Monaco reportedly interested we could see him move on this month.
The 28-year-old has made 118 appearances for the club scoring on 30 occasions since joining the club in 2012.
John Stones
A player continually linked with a move away from the Goodison Park club.
Chelsea tried and failed to secure the services of the youngster during the summer transfer window, and could return this month with an improved bid as Hiddink looks for reinforcements to his back line.
Everton fans would be disappointed to lose the central defender and would encourage the board to turn down all offers that could come in for him this month.
Since signing from Barnsley and making his debut for Everton back in 2013, he has appeared on 74 occasions for the club and gained seven full England caps to date.
Steven Pienaar
The South African international has failed to hit the heights reached during his first spell at the club, and he could also be set for pastures new.
The past couple of seasons have been hard for the 33-year-old, and including a loan spell during 2011/12 he has managed just 90 appearances with the club.
Interest is bound to be high in the high energy midfielder with numerous sides taking a look at the player, who is reported to be attracting the attention of Kenny Jackett at Wolverhampton Wanderers who is reportedly set to make a bid for the experienced player.
Romelu Lukaku
Another player who is constantly linked with a move away from the blue side of Merseyside every transfer window.
In recent days the impressive striker has been linked with a possible £37 million move to Old Trafford to join Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United.
The striker has not looked back over recent seasons following a loan spell from Chelsea which turned permanent back in the summer of 2014.
He is one of the most feared strikers in the Premier League at present and has managed to score 54 times for Everton, in just over 100 games since signing for the club in a record £28 million deal.
