Everton are currently in the middle of a disastrous season, with a series of losses against their name in the last few outings. The Toffees are currently sitting in the 18th spot in the league table and are eyeing redemption in the near future, to escape relegation by the end of the season.
The Toffees spent a significant amount of money in the summer to bring in a number of quality players to the side. They bagged nine new players in total, who were performing well for their previous clubs in various leagues all over the world and were expected to do the same at the Merseyside club as well.
However, the ploy seemed to have failed completely, with the Toffees facing five defeats already this season. The situation has taken its toll on their manager as well, with Ronald Koeman parting ways with the club after their match against Arsenal, in which the Gunners scored five against them.
With the interim manager David Unsworth at the helm, the Toffees are looking to put their worries behind and look for a revival in the Premier League. They don’t have any dearth of talent at their disposal and are looking to make the best use of the quality in the squad to get their season back on track.
One such player, Idrissa Gana Gueye, who has been a key figure in their midfield since his arrival in 2016, is reportedly set to sign a new deal with the Merseyside club. The agreement will see him stay put at Goodison Park for the next five years, providing a world of solidarity to their midfield in the future.
The 28-year-old has become an important part of the side since he signed from Aston Villa and has proved that his inclusion in the starting eleven is worth every penny invested in him. The player has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League recently and has earned rave reviews from a number of experts with his ominous presence in the midfield for the Toffees, in his very first season in top-flight English football.
Even in the face of a disastrous start to the season, the news of the probable retention of such an important player is sure to bring a lot of relief to the downcast fans of Everton. Gueye has made 48 appearances for the Toffees and is expected to make more in the near future, continuing his glorious run at the Merseyside outfit.
Is this deal the boost Everton needed?
