Everton have their new owners at the perfect time as the January transfer window has now arrived.
Sean Dyche appeared to have turned things around on Merseyside in December, but just as things were looking good a loss to Nottingham Forest has reset the mood.
Everton find themselves just three points above the relegation zone at present, which has raised fears from fans about their side’s Premier League future.
The Friedkin Group have basically said that unless things change massively in a bad way then Dyche will remain in charge at Everton, as the only aim is to avoid relegation.
Interestingly, it appears as if the club have already started looking at potential January transfer window additions, as a midfielder is on the radar for January.
Everton looking to sign Maxence Caqueret in bargain deal
Maxence Caqueret currently plays his football at Orel Mangala’s parent club Lyon.
He’s a central midfielder with 14 appearances to his name in the current campaign for the French side, and their financial situation may just help the Toffees.
According to Give Me Sport, Everton are also eager to discover whether Lyon are prepared to negotiate a deal for a bargain fee for the Under-21 ‘baller’.
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However, they’re not the only ones interested as Tottenham have plans to sign him, whilst West Ham United and Crystal Palace are also keeping an eye on the situation.
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There’s no doubting the potential of Caqueret as one of the most promising youngsters in Ligue 1 right now, but it’s not exactly a position of desperation.
James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam, Orel Mangala, Idrissa Gueye and Abdoulaye Doucoure are already at the club, though Gueye’s contract is up at the end of the season.
Mangala has been superb at Everton, but even his future isn’t certain as he’s set to return to Lyon.
Everton are calling out for a more creative midfielder who can really help lay chances on a plate for the strikers, as they’ve been starved at times.