Already, Everton have enjoyed a summer beyond most fans’ wildest dreams.
Especially after Kevin Thelwell set expectations so low by warning them that major sales would be coming, and replacements could not be promised.
However, he must have found some spare change from somewhere, as he welcomed in Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa in a £9m deal that shocked most, brought Jack Harrison back on loan, and now is close to another deal having not lost any major assets.
With Iliman Ndiaye having completed his Everton medical, it feels like all we are waiting for on that front is an announcement.
Well, that could now come alongside another good piece of news, as the Toffees have identified another target from the wider European leagues.
Everton to submit bid for Florentino Luis
Having typically only really scouted from within the Premier League in recent years, thus leading to bloated sums for tired and uninspiring acquisitions, it has been refreshing to see a few slight diversions from this path.
Amadou Onana marked an outstanding example of this change in strategy, and Ndiaye coming from Marseille would be another.
And now, according to one report from Record, the Portuguese league could be Thelwell’s latest conquest.
It details Everton’s renewed interest in Florentino Luis, and reads: ‘The newly promoted club to the Premier League [Leicester City] is preparing a proposal, but Everton also continues in the fight to secure the midfielder.
‘Another who promises to try and sign Benfica’s number 61 is Everton. This is an older interest. The Toffees had already expressed their intention to try and sign Florentino in January, but could not convince Benfica. This summer, the Liverpool side will continue to seek to strengthen the midfield and is also expected to present a proposal to the Eagles in the coming weeks.’
Everton saw a £25m bid for Florentino Luis rejected in January.
Iliman Ndiaye to lead Everton’s revolution
Whilst Luis’ acquisition would mark a brand new midfield maestro to dictate the play, Ndiaye is expected to be the true spearhead of this revolution at Everton.
After all, his return to England has seen a sprinkle of magic return to Goodison Park, the likes of which the club have been missing for so long.
Capable of the spectacular, alongside a hulking striker like Dominic Calvert-Lewin or Beto, he will thrive.
Especially given his best year with Sheffield United came whilst playing with Oliver McBurnie, where he scored 15 and assisted 12 more.
He has frequently been lauded for being capable of doing truly special things when on the ball, yet is also credited with boasting a tireless work rate too.
So whilst Luis would certainly mark another fine signing, Ndiaye promises something that the Toffees have lacked for what feels like a decade now.
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