Everton’s transfer dealings has probably been among the worst in the Premier League in recent years, with the Toffees spending a whopping €118 million (£102 million) in the last two seasons, only to be relegated in both.
As talks with 777 Partners to secure the club’s ownership allegedly progress, those at Goodison Park must ensure that recruitment improves in future windows. One thing the new owners will want to avoid is suffering transfer losses on players who arrive with a lot of promise before becoming a flop and leaving for a tiny sum.
What is the most recent Everton transfer rumor?
Alex Iwobi’s departure, which occurred late in the summer transfer window, was the most significant for Everton. The midfielder joined Fulham on deadline day, leaving Sean Dyche’s side lacking in midfield.
Even with most transfer windows closed, the exits continue, with another midfielder drawing closer to a move to the Turkish Super Lig, concluding a mixed tenure at Goodison Park.
According to TeamTalk, Fenerbace are in early talks to recruit forgotten man Andre Gomes for as little as £5 million, having initially joining Everton for a reported £22 million in the summer of 2019. If the sale goes through, Everton will suffer a 77% loss, demonstrating exactly how bad they’ve been in the transfer market in recent years.
With the Turkish Super Lig transfer window closing on Friday, Fenerbahce will need to act swiftly if they want to complete a trade, but it’s a deal that would benefit all sides.
Andre Gomes: Should Everton sell him?
Even though selling Gomes to Fenerbahce before the deadline would be a loss for Everton, the Spaniard has become a forgotten man at Goodison Park after spending last season on loan at Lille in Ligue 1, so it is the appropriate move.
He appeared to have a chance under Dyche when he was included to the team to face Fulham on the opening day, but three absences since then show that both sides are ready to cut ties.
Those on Merseyside will at least save money with Gomes’ departure, as he now earns an estimated £112k per week at Goodison Park.
In another world, Gomes may have earned a second chance in the Premier League and seized it with both hands, but that doesn’t appear to be the case.
According to FBref, the midfielder made 8.84 progressive passes per 90 minutes for Lille last season and had five goal involvements. As a result, there is still a capable player in the mix. It doesn’t appear that Gomes will get another chance to show that at Everton.
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