The financial misconduct of Everton over the last years has really scuppered their recent endeavours in the market.
Having seen numerous star names bypassed due to a lack of funds or ability to spend, Farhad Moshiri’s decision to risk their future to succeed in the present looks woeful in hindsight.
And, it has made the jobs of Kevin Thelwell and Sean Dyche so much harder too, with the former having to feed off scraps as he searches for viable transfer targets.
Fortunately, one opportunity now seems to have emerged which could denote a perfect fit for their side.
Everton plan summer transfer for Lewis Ferguson
As noted by GIVEMESPORT, Lewis Ferguson is one target that Thelwell has detailed ahead of the summer transfer window.
And with good reason, given the blistering form the Scotland international is enjoying in the Serie A with Bologna.
The report states: ‘According to GMS sources, Aston Villa have checked out Ferguson, but they aren’t the only side in the Premier League to send scouts to monitor the former Aberdeen man.
‘Newcastle United, Brentford, Fulham, and Everton have also looked at Ferguson. Bologna are flying high in Serie A this season, sitting in fourth place, with Champions League qualification a real possibility.’
Should they push this move through, fighting past the financial barriers which have scuppered so many potential deals in recent years for Everton, it would represent an almighty coup of a star who could shine in the first-team for the foreseeable future.
What would also add to the intrigue of this move is that both Rangers and Celtic actually turned down the option to acquire his services back, with one pundit suggesting they simply ‘didn’t fancy him at all’.
Lewis Ferguson could lead Everton away from relegation battles
To further emphasise his already-established European pedigree, there were rumours that West Ham United were plotting a £21.5m bid back in December 2023.
And whilst that obviously did not come to fruition, it showcases that Ferguson is on the radar of many clubs.
So, Everton would have to act quickly if they were to win the race, which is certain to be a hotly-contested one.
Especially given the form the 24-year-old is enjoying, scoring six and assisting four in the Serie A alone for a side challenging for a Champions League spot against all the odds.
In doing so, he has already broken Denis Law’s record for goals scored in Italy.
However, that alone merely scratches the surface of this talented, hard-working and economical maestro, who is also shining when compared to others in his role.
When viewed against attacking midfielders across Europe’s top five leagues, he actually 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, via FBref.
Seemingly boasting the quality and the work ethic to help him thrive within Dyche’s system, this would prove an intelligent transfer to kickstart what will hopefully be a brighter future for the Toffees.