Everton’s recent attempts to enter the market have been severely hampered by their financial misbehavior in recent years.
After seen a number of well-known names passed over because they lacked the money or the means to spend it, Farhad Moshiri’s choice to jeopardize their future in order to achieve success now seems terribly misguided.
Additionally, it has made Sean Dyche’s and Kevin Thelwell’s jobs considerably more difficult; the former must eat scraps while looking for transfer targets.
Thankfully, it appears that an opportunity has recently presented itself that may indicate a wonderful fit for their side.
Lewis Ferguson’s summer transfer to Everton is planned
Lewis Ferguson is one target that Thelwell has identified ahead of the summer transfer window, as reported by GIVEMESPORT.
And for good reason, considering the Scotland international’s scorching performance with Bologna in Serie A.
Aston Villa has reportedly evaluated Ferguson, but they are not the only Premier League team sending scouts to observe the former Aberdeen player, according to GMS sources quoting the report.
Ferguson has also been considered by Everton, Fulham, Brentford, and Newcastle United. Bologna is in fourth place in Serie A this year and has a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League.
If they are successful in moving forward and overcome the financial obstacles that have prevented Everton from closing numerous transactions in the past, it would be an incredible coup to get a player who can play in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
The fact that both Rangers and Celtic declined the chance to re-sign him would further heighten the intrigue around this decision. As one expert put it, they merely “didn’t fancy him at all.”
Everton could avoid relegation struggles under Lewis Ferguson’s leadership.
There were rumors that West Ham United was planning a £21.5 million bid back in December 2023, which would have further highlighted his already well-established European pedigree.
And although though it obviously did not work out, it does illustrate that Ferguson is a target for many teams.
Thus, in order to win the race—which is sure to be fiercely contested—Everton would need to move quickly.
especially considering the 24-year-old’s current form, which includes six goals and four assists in just the Serie A for a team that is defying all odds to qualify for the Champions League.
He has already surpassed Denis Law’s record for most goals scored in Italy by achieving this.
But it is only the tip of the iceberg for this gifted, diligent, and resourceful maestro—who is also dazzling in comparison to others in his position.
According to FBref, he really ranks in the top 7% for passes attempted per 90, the top 1% for pass completion percentage, and the top 8% for clearances per 90 when compared to offensive midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues.
With his apparent skill set and strong work ethic to succeed in Dyche’s system, this move would seem to be a wise one to launch the Toffees into what should be a brighter future.
