Everton have began the (second) David Moyes period with promise, dropping narrowly in opposition to Aston Villa however then following that disconcerting defeat with a rare Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Extra attacking intent was showcased at Goodison Park than had been even fractionally with Sean Dyche on the helm, but it surely’s clear that there’s work to be finished in an effort to break free from the relegation fodder and again towards the limelight.
It has been some time, however the Toffees need to develop and have set their sights on a gifted midfielder to advance the undertaking.
Everton seeking to signal PL midfielder
In response to switch insider Ben Jacobs, chatting with GIVEMESPORT, Everton are interested by signing Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka this month.
TFG are understood to have already made a mortgage enquiry for the progressive midfielder, who has discovered sport time arduous to come back by since leaving Aston Villa for Stamford Bridge for £20m in August 2022.
Chelsea are keen to promote the 21-year-old however have set a ‘hefty price ticket’ on his signature, with different sources supposing his market value to stand at £40m.
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What Carney Chukwuemeka would deliver to Everton
Chukwuemeka won’t have loved the best time in Chelsea’s first group, however that is hardly to the detriment of his apparent qualities.
Since becoming a member of, he is solely clocked up 32 appearances, scoring two targets and one help. Talent scout Jacek Kulig has described him as a “celebrity within the making” and he may thrive in additional settled situations on Merseyside.
Sadly, Chukwuemeka’s information pool beneath Enzo Maresca’s management has been slim, however his sole Convention League begin, in opposition to Astana, confirmed that he has the many-faceted ability set to change into one of many best midfielders in Everton’s fashionable historical past, maybe getting into the sneakers of somebody like Ross Barkley, who coincidentally transfer to Chelsea from Everton.
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Carney Chukwuemeka – Stats vs Astana (12/12/24) |
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Match Stats |
# |
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Minutes performed |
67′ |
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Targets |
0 |
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Assists |
0 |
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Touches |
65 |
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Pictures (on course) |
4 (3) |
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Correct passes |
40/45 (89%) |
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Key passes |
2 |
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Dribbles (accomplished) |
5 (3) |
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Tackles |
2 |
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Floor duels (received) |
11 (7) |
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Stats through Sofascore |
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Barkley has since revived his profession after struggling in west London, but it surely’s arduous to dispute that there was a sure avidity to the highly effective midfielder when he moved by the gears with Everton, hailed for his “harmful” type by former boss Ronald Koeman.
A speedy rise noticed him change into an Everton common and he amassed 179 outings, posting 27 goals and 25 assists, earlier than lastly departing in 2017 after notching 13 purpose contributions within the 2016/17 Premier League season, averaging 2.4 key passes and successful 4.8 duels per sport, additionally finishing 64% of his dribbles, as per Sofascore.
His dynamic expertise was patent, and now Chukwuemeka – one other participant crammed with inventive gile and duel-winning potential – may emulate that presence with a fantastic mix of physicality and technical aptitude.
For such a “phenomenal expertise,” as he has been called by Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy, Chukwuemeka deserves to be that includes often for a group that recognises his price and applies it successfully on the sphere.
Chelsea pinched Barkley from Goodison Park however failed to present rise to his finest soccer. Now, Everton can strike again, guaranteeing Chukwuemeka realises his potential beneath Moyes’ wing.
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