“Why Everton Missed Out on Opportune Ross Barkley Transfer in the Summer Window”
The report from the outlet’s website on January 28 indicates that the midfielder for Rangers, often referred to as the Light Blues, is set to travel to the Black Sea city of Rize to complete his loan-to-buy move to Rizespor.
Facing weaknesses, a thin squad, and a lack of quality, the team relied heavily on
the manager to guide them to safety, especially given their ongoing financial challenges that made navigating
the transfer market difficult.
While acquiring Beto with a deferred payment addressed striking issues,
loans for Jack Harrison and Arnaut Danjuma aimed to strengthen the wide positions.
Surprisingly, central midfield was neglected, even when there was an opportunity to bring back Ross Barkley to Goodison Park for free.
Despite leaving for Chelsea in 2018 amid strained relations with the fanbase,
Barkley expressed continued love for the club.
However, the move back to Everton didn’t materialize, with journalist Paul Brown
suggesting that manager Sean Dyche was not keen on having Barkley in his team.
Barkley opted for Luton Town instead, a move that surprised many.
Contrary to expectations, Barkley has excelled at Luton Town, particularly in his
role as the main man in midfield. His impressive performance is reflected in a 7.13 average rating in the
Premier League, boosted by three goal contributions, creativity, and a strong work rate.
Comparing his statistics to highly sought-after player Amadou Onana, Barkley’s numbers,
except for pass accuracy and tackling, outperform those of Onana.
The article suggests that by taking a chance on Barkley, the club might have
addressed financial challenges, avoided breaches, and upgraded their midfield.
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