Despite the transfer window closing, Everton could still make a significant addition to their squad through the free agent market as they look to bolster their ranks.
Everton’s disastrous start to the Premier League season has left them reeling. With three losses from three games and nine goals conceded, the Toffees’ situation is increasingly dire.
Their latest setback was particularly crushing; Bournemouth staged a dramatic comeback to overturn a two-goal deficit and secure a 3-2 victory in the final six minutes.
The summer’s new arrivals, including Iliman Ndiaye and Jesper Lindstrom, were expected to inject some much-needed dynamism into Sean Dyche’s squad. However, the early promise has faltered, leaving Everton once again battling for survival at the bottom of the table.
In light of their struggles, reports suggest that Everton are already looking ahead to the January transfer window. One player on their radar is Luton Town’s Elijah Adebayo, with a potential deal valued between £15m and £20m.
Adebayo’s addition could provide the attacking boost Everton desperately need. Meanwhile, the club might also explore re-signing a familiar face: Dele Alli.
According to Alan Myers, Everton could potentially bring Alli back to Goodison Park following the expiry of his contract earlier this summer.
The midfielder, who is still recovering from injury, has been working at the Merseyside club. Dyche has expressed a desire to get Alli match-ready, suggesting that a return to Everton is not entirely off the table.
Alli’s career has been a rollercoaster. Once a rising star, his fortunes took a nosedive, marked by personal struggles and a disappointing stint at Goodison Park. Despite these setbacks, the 28-year-old remains a free agent, offering Everton a chance to potentially revive his career.
The prospect of a comeback could be appealing. Alli’s decline from a top Premier League talent to a free agent has been swift and stark, but he still has the potential to make a significant impact. Dyche’s task would be to help him regain both physical and mental sharpness, potentially giving Everton a game-changer.
Alli’s previous form is hard to ignore. Under Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham Hotspur, Alli was a revelation, forming a strong bond with the manager.
Pochettino praised Alli’s character and talent in an interview with Gary Neville last year, saying:
“He knows how we [Pochettino and his staff] love him, how important he is for us as a person. Like a player, he was amazing, but like a person he has a big, big heart. And of course, we are in contact.”
With Alli still without a club, the opportunity for a remarkable comeback remains. Whether this will unfold at Everton or another club, the story of his revival is one to watch closely.
For Everton, securing a player of Alli’s potential could provide a crucial lift in their ongoing battle to avoid relegation and reinvigorate their campaign.