Everton’s second infraction of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations, which resulted in a 10-point deduction earlier this season, has garnered the majority of attention this month. But the Toffees still have the January transfer window open, so they could focus on some good news in the shape of a new player.
Everton’s second FFP charge
Everton’s violation was confirmed by the Premier League, and those who were at Goodison Park are currently waiting for their punishment and considering their options for an appeal. Sean Dyche and his team, who have had a far better season than the table indicates, would be devastated to receive another penalty akin to the one they received after their 10-point deduction, which helped them escape the relegation zone. Everton responded to the news with a statement, showing that they were not going down without a fight.
It appears that the Toffees’ search for reinforcements hasn’t stopped either in light of the news. TeamTalk claims that Everton is considering a move to sign Pape Gueye, who Marseille is purportedly willing to sell. In what could be a competitive transfer battle, the Merseyside club will need to fend off interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers if they hope to sign the midfielder.
Gueye has had a fantastic tournament for Senegal thus far at the African Cup of Nations, participating in all three of the team’s victories during the group stage and advancing his nation into the next round. The Marseille player may now play alongside his compatriot at Goodison Park before the January transfer window closes. Senegal’s Idrissa Gana Gueye is already a familiar opponent for him.
Since Gueye’s contract expires in the summer, Everton may still be able to negotiate a discounted deal if they act quickly before the January transfer window closes.
“Olympian” Gueye needs Marseille exit
Gueye’s career at Marseille hasn’t exactly gone as planned; this season, he’s only made three appearances in Ligue 1. Gueye’s numbers, however, demonstrate why Everton is considering a move when he is playing at his peak and on a regular basis, as he did during the previous campaign.
Gueye’s contract in France is about to expire, so now might be the best time for all parties to split up, with Everton coming out on top. Opta Jean praised the midfield player before he moved to Marseille, writing on X: “Pape Gueye. 2165 minutes, more than any other player (in Ligue 2) born in 1999 or later. Third-best total for a midfielder, 182 duels won. Fourth-best total at this position is 44 interceptions. Olympian?
Everton could use the positive news that a cut price move for Gueye could bring before the window closes, especially in the midst of the chaos surrounding another possible FFP punishment.
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