In a recent print edition, Gazzetta Dello Sport has claimed that Everton striker Moise Kean is ‘looking forward’ to sealing a return to Juventus during this summer transfer period. It is believed that the two clubs have been locked in negotiations ‘for some time’ over a potential transfer for the Italian youngster before the transfer deadline ends next month (transcripted and translated by Sport Witness).
Kean’s Disappointing Spell At Merseyside So Far
The Vercelli-born attacker has been subject of a lot of criticism as he has failed to live up to the growing expectations surrounding his move to Goodison Park from Juventus last summer. Kean has gone on to score just three goals and provide two assists in 36 appearances for the Toffees thus far.
The 20-year-old failed to find any consistency with his overall contributions as a centre-forward last season when he averaged 1.0 shots, 0.3 key passes and 0.9 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League. Kean also needs to be more careful when interchanging possession with his teammates as he completed only 76.8% of his attempted passes in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
The Italian marksman could benefit from making a fresh start away from Merseyside if he wants to reignite his old form and get his career back on track following his recent shortcomings in England. Hence, a return to the Allianz Stadium right now makes sense for the player as he might flourish playing in familiar surroundings back in his homeland.
What Does The Italian Starlet Offer On The Pitch?
Kean has decent pace under his belt and is proficient at troubling the opposition defenders by using his quickness and ball-control to stretch them out of position in the final third. He was a terrific finisher during his time in Italy but has failed to bang in the goals regularly in the Premier League so far. The five-time Italy international deserves credit for getting himself into some promising areas in the decisive end of the field. However, he has struggled to be productive when the chances have fallen in his path.
Should Carlo Ancelotti Sanction Kean’s Exit This Summer?
Kean’s confidence is quite low, so maybe the Toffees should cut their losses and sanction his departure before the transfer window slams shut next month. Ancelotti has currently got Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Anthony Gordon vying for a first-team place at Goodison Park. Hence, the Italian head coach will be tempted to cash in on Kean so that he can fund a move for a new striker in the future.
The Toffees seem to be doing well at the moment after picking up back to back league victories over Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion respectively. Thus, they have no immediate need to keep an underperforming talent like Kean beyond this summer. It would be better for both the player and the club if they parted ways with each other on good terms in search of greener pastures in the coming seasons.
