Everton are looking to sign a Premier League flop who once cost £62 million, according to reports.
Everton’s recent transfer activity has come back to haunt them both on and off the pitch, with this season’s point deductions the culmination of their shortcomings in that regard. According to sources, Goodison Park officials want to sign a Premier League flop, who would undoubtedly disappoint the fans.
Everton Transfer News If it weren’t for their point penalties, which totaled eight points, the Toffees would be in mid-table and on track to survive. That is no longer the case, as Sean Dyche’s side is only two points from the dropzone and has one game in hand on three of the four teams below them.
Furthermore, if Everton fails to retain its Premier League position, the futures of Jarrad Branthwaite and Amadou Onana will surely be called into question. Both players have been linked with departures in recent months, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in the former, while Manchester United and Arsenal have been linked with Onana.
However, reports claim that the Toffees are considering a replacement for Onana. According to Tutto Juve, Everton are now looking to recruit Arthur Melo at the conclusion of the season, with Juventus looking to cash in for €20 million (£17 million), a considerable loss on their initial investment of €72 million (£62 million) in 2020.
If Everton sign the midfielder, it will not be his first time in the Premier League. Controversially, Arthur struggled on loan from Juventus to Liverpool last season, with injuries and an inability to impress Jurgen Klopp resulting in a disappointing few months at Anfield. However, if the Brazilian moves to Goodison Park this summer, he will have a difficult time impressing right away.