EvertonA resounding victory over Tottenham Hotspur He brought back the feel-good factor at Goodison Park. with David Moyes At the helm, there is already optimism about the club, dreaming of a brighter future.
However, Everton are still embroiled in another relegation battle and simply must take advantage of the ongoing winter transfer window to create some breathing room in the bottom half of the season. Premier League.
Fortunately, the new owners, the Friedkin Group, are determined to free up some funds so Moyes can support Everton's first team.
Fans are likely to expect a deal for a new central striker. Dominic Calvert-Lewin He scored an excellent goal at the weekend but has previously suffered a barren 16-game run and is also out of contract at the end of the season.
Furthermore, Armando Broga injured his ankle and is expected to be out for several months. He is likely to be sent back to Chelsea, making way for Moyes to bring a new face to the top.
Elsewhere, an exciting name is currently being linked with a move to Merseyside. While the club feels it is necessary to strengthen in a number of areas, namely in the ninth position, it is the right side of the frontline that appears to be the most urgent.
Everton are lining up an exciting player
According to what was reported by the Italian newspaper CalciomercatoJuventus is aware of the interest of several European clubs, including Everton, in the dynamic player on a wide scale Timothy Weah With the Toffees reported to have 'made a move' for the striker.
The USMNT international has been in good stead under Thiago Motta's wing this season and could provide the kind of skill Moyes' side need to balance steely resistance with exciting flair.
He is valued at £14m by TransfermarktWeah could be the ideal and realistic mid-season option for the Toffees, but with Eintracht Frankfurt and Germany's RB Leipzig also named as suitors, it won't be easy to get over the line.
What will Timothy Weah bring to Everton?
Weah was a very flexible player from a tactical point of view, following in his famous father's footsteps as an attacking midfielder, but has reshaped himself into a fast-paced player in recent seasons.
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Timothy Weah – Occupation Statistics by Position |
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position |
Applications |
Objectives |
Helps |
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Attack center |
49 |
10 |
4 |
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Right wing |
75 |
8 |
6 |
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Left wing |
28 |
6 |
4 |
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Left back |
8 |
0 |
0 |
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Right back |
8 |
0 |
0 |
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Statistics via Transfer market |
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Weah has always felt somewhat lacking, however, as Juventus has triumphed in his strength, scoring five goals and adding one assist from just eight Serie A appearances this season. According to Sovascormissing zero significant opportunities.
The 24-year-old's versatility goes beyond that Reflected by its FBref metricsLast year, he ranked in the top 1% of his peers in positions in Europe's top five leagues in terms of goals per shot, top 11% in terms of passes completed and top 17% in terms of tackles per 90.
This perfectly illustrates his growth in front of goal but also his technical quality and perseverance in defensive phases. In fact, FBref noted that the versatile winger resembles Everton star Elimane Ndiaye.
Ndiaye only arrived at Goodison Park last summer. From French club Marseille for 15 million pounds sterling But he has already established himself as a perennial fan favourite, who described him as a “major star”. Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragherwho also praised the “sparkling toes” of the Senegalese.
Everton beat Tottenham last time out, with Ndiaye running riot against a weak and beleaguered Spurs backline. Just imagine Weah being placed on the substitute flank, carefully balancing the team with a stunning new option to extend opponents' range.
It was Ndiaye Sixth goal in all competitions For Everton since signing, he played 24 times. The 24-year-old, who mainly plays as a left winger, may not have the greatest goalscoring record, but he… He only missed two big chances In the Premier League this season, converting the other four.
Ndiaye may not be the most prolific goalscorer, but he certainly has Loya's athleticism, ranking as the top scorer. Top 7% of positional peers For pass completions, top 16% in tackles and top 12% in successful tackles per 90.
A successful strike is scored when a player beats his opponent by carrying the ball directly behind him while maintaining possession.
You would think that Everton's desire to sign a talent like Weah might be amplified by the fact that Jesper Lindstrom and Jack Harrison have not cut the mustard this season, with both players only contracted until the end of the season given they are both on loan.
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This would be perfect. Ndiaye is on the left, and Ya is on the right. They cause chaos while showing off their composure with their effective counter-attacking passing play and providing Moyes' side with more possession-based football than was on offer under Sean Dyche for the lion's share of the 2024/25 campaign.
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Premier League 24/25 – Lowest possession averages |
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Rank |
a team |
League POS. |
Statistics |
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16. |
Bournemouth |
Seventh |
45.9% |
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17. |
Crystal Palace |
twelfth |
43.7% |
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18. |
Ipswich |
eighteenth |
40.6% |
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19. |
Everton |
sixteenth |
40.5% |
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20. |
Notum Forest |
3rd |
39.6% |
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Statistics via FBref |
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If Everton fans aren't convinced yet,… The one and only Neymar Jr. He even gave his blessing to the American defector, once claiming that Weah “has everything he can do to become one of the best attacking players in Europe.”
Furthermore, Everton's recently departed owner, Farhad Moshiri, has overseen previous interest in the player. Respected French publication L'Equipe It was confirmed in January 2023 that the Merseyside club were interested in signing the then Lille striker.
Everton can only operate within their parameters, but TFG will be keen to provide Moyes with some foundations on which to build something special.
It's hard to imagine the Scotsman would have taken the job without some measure of guarantee, and after beating Tottenham so emphatically, you'd think the new owners would give him what he needs.
