Few clubs in the Premier League have recently made as many dubious signings as Everton, who have a history of making big mistakes.
Theo Walcott is one example of a player that joined after his prime. Others include players like Jean Phillipe Gbamin, Omar Niasse, Davy Klaassen, and Cenk Tosun who joined for high salaries but failed to deliver on the field, a negative trend of Farhad Moshiri’s ownership.
The financial situation at Goodison Park prevented Sean Dyche from making any terrible recruitment decisions this summer, but that hasn’t stopped Everton from being on the verge of adding another dubious player.
After his contract with Ligue 1 team Lyon expired at the end of the previous season, the Toffees were reportedly interested in signing Germany and former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng on a free transfer.
Many people will remember the now-35-year-old for his illustrious career in Germany, during which he won a number of trophies and even a World Cup with his country’s team, but his career has slowed down in recent years, and he only managed eight Ligue 1 appearances last season.
Dyche is anxious to bolster his defense because he thinks the Toffees’ backline lacks quality. However, bringing in Boateng would be exactly the kind of financial error that has been made far too frequently under Moshiri’s ownership, which is why 777 Partners must step in.
An agreement in principle has been reached for the American investment company to take over the Blues and purchase Moshiri’s 94.1% ownership stake in Everton. According to Sky Sports, the Toffees have already been given a sizeable loan to help with present operating expenses and the construction of their new stadium. The Athletic, September 18, 2017.
777 Partners should now intervene to make sure they are not left paying the salary of another player much past his peak, especially given Boateng’s lack of fitness in the last several years of his career. It is looking more and more likely that a takeover will be agreed upon.
At his best, Boateng would have been a great addition for the Toffees, and there would be no debate about whether or not Everton ought to pursue the German. He no longer possesses the skills or physical condition to regularly replace Jarred Branthwaite or James Tarkowski.
It appears likely that the 35-year-old will stay in Munich rather than move to Goodison, which may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for both those interested in acquiring the Blues and the Toffees.
