Everton fans, gather around! There’s some buzz in the air that could shake things up in January. It seems our beloved club might be setting its sights once again on Fred, the Brazilian midfielder playing for Fenerbahçe. This comes from journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, who shared insights via Fener Ajans, revealing that the Turkish side is quite open to selling Fred.
Now, this isn’t just idle chit-chat. Sabuncuoğlu mentioned that Fenerbahçe is actively considering offers for both Fred and another player, Szymanski, if the right proposal lands during the mid-season break. Sounds like the winter transfer window could get spicy!
You might remember that Everton had their eye on Fred over the summer as David Moyes was busy reconfiguring the squad. Initially, there were whispers that the club was ready to splash a significant amount for him. In fact, it was said they had even chatted with Fred’s agent, which fueled hopes among fans for a thrilling signing.
But then, just like that, the excitement seemed to fizzle out. Everton wasn’t quite sold on the price that Fenerbahçe was asking, and plans shifted. Instead, the club ended up securing Merlin Rohl on loan, a move that looks set to become permanent next summer.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. In January, Everton will face the departure of Idrissa Gana Gueye as he heads off to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This will leave a gap in the midfield that they’ll need to address. So, entering the transfer market again seems inevitable.
Fast forward to today, with Fenerbahçe extending the olive branch regarding Fred’s availability, it feels like the pieces are finally falling into place for Everton. There’s fresh hope that maybe, just maybe, Fred could don the blue of Everton after all.
So, as we head into this winter transfer window, keep your fingers crossed, and let’s see if Fred becomes an Evertonian! It’s always fun to dream about how a new face might blend into our team, isn’t it?
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