Everton fans react as Leighton Baines is linked with shock Los Angeles transfer

Baines has been on Everton’s books for the past 11 years.

Leighton Baines of Everton gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2017 in London, England.

Everton fans are reacting to reports suggesting Leighton Baines is ready to quit their club and move to Major League Soccer.

The Sun claims Baines will soon fly to Los Angeles to look into a move to either LA Galaxy of LAFC – adding that a deal could happen fast, with the former England international expected to okay the transfer as long as his family are happy with it.

And the newspaper also speculates that Everton will allow the 33-year-old to leave on a free transfer, despite him having a year left on his contract at Goodison Park.

A boyhood Everton fan, Baines returned to Goodison Park from Wigan Athletic 11 years ago, and is a favourite among the Toffees’ faithful.

Leighton Baines of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Everton and Burnley at Goodison Park on October 1, 2017 in Liverpool, England.

But even some of those accept the time has come for him to leave, with a few even suggesting alternatives, although others disagree entirely.

Here’s what’s being said on Twitter…

Surprised with the rumours of Baines leaving, I thought we would be keeping him one more year having a replacement coming in this summer it probably is the right time for him too move on though, we need to get the squad to a better average age, we have very limited in their prime
— Michael Gott (@Gottoefc) 23 May 2018

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I’d be gutted if Baines left without us being able to give him the send off he deserves.. @Everton pic.twitter.com/S0huEnrzBF
— Grandmaster Tash™ (@danielvane) 23 May 2018

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I’ll be fuming if we let Baines go to LA Galaxy
— Paul (@DK67OPJ) 23 May 2018

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Baines has been a great servant to the club.Goes down in the top 3 left backs Everton have ever had.If it’s true he’s off then I wish him well. There’s no doubt he’s declined last few seasons and still been 1 of our best players. But we want to be successful no room for sentiment
— EvertonCanada (@EvertonCanada) 23 May 2018

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Looks like a left back is the priority for us now Baines looks set to leave! Wouldn’t mind Bertrand
— Kev Russell (@KevRussell100) 23 May 2018

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Everton’s biggest problem is sentimentality with players.
Can he be replaced with a younger and better player. If so, no matter who they are, they should be replaced.
Think Baines falls in this category, love him but time to go https://t.co/wZYru5z9VH
— James Conder (@jamesconder) 23 May 2018

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I would keep Baines and take a look at bringing Robinson through to first team.With Kenny and Robinson our future fb’s.
— tony (@tonyf_efc) 23 May 2018

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This is awful news if true with Baines. Not quite what he was but still one of the best in the country. We couldn’t find back up for him last year now we might have to find 2 quality left backs. He’s still so important to us especially the back line. Be gutted to see this happen
— Daz G (@BigD8587) 23 May 2018

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Baines to LA Galaxy?? Can we not send Cuco instead?
— NSNO.co.uk – Everton website (@nsno) 23 May 2018

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Should tell galaxy it buy one get one free. Buy Baines get Cuco.
— anthony hunter (@AJHunter86) 23 May 2018

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@SamCarroll0 Why is nobody mentioning Ben Chillwell from Leicester. Only 22 and I think he’s class. Imagine if he learned from Baines what a player he could be.
— Derek Kennington (@justdezza87) 23 May 2018

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Amazed any Everton fan suggesting we sell Baines.

Yes we need another left back but still need Baines as competition, if we sign a new LB and he gets injured you’re back to Cuco Martina.

Many players that need to be shipped out, Baines isnt one of them.
— Neil (@spuddy1878) 23 May 2018

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If we can sign a replacement for baines and Robinson is deemed decent back up I would let baines go
— Adam Gainford (@gaino92) 23 May 2018

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Got to keep Bainesy, will need to sign a new left back but he would still be important player for us.
— Neil (@spuddy1878) 23 May 2018

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As much as I love Baines it’s right to let him go. Been on the decline for a few years now and is becoming more injury prone https://t.co/g7y7yRQxk7
— EFCTweeter (@EFCTweeter1878) 23 May 2018

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Be sad if baines goes but the fellas legs went like 2 years ago, been a great servant to the club, I’d be after Bertrand or chilwell to replace him me
— Adam Barrow (@AdamBarrow96) 23 May 2018

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Be very surprised if Baines leaves for MLS & one of the LA teams tbh #Everton. Got to be keeping him around & another LB has to be brought in this summer. Still easily one of the clubs most important players
— Ian (@Ghedin1878) 23 May 2018

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Leighton Baines off to MLS? If so, he’ll go down as a genuine #EFC legend, who stuck by the club even when the richer clubs wanted him. Take note Rooney. The one player I think could have got into the all conquering 80’s side. #Legend.
— Fakhrul (@supernaturalbro) 22 May 2018

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If Baines does leave, give Celtic a blank cheque for Tierney and hope we can convince him
— DANNO (@DANNOJ1878) 22 May 2018

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Is it time to move Baines on?

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