In a recent report, L’Equipe has claimed that Everton are among several clubs hoping to land FC Metz midfielder Pape Sarr. It is believed that the Toffees could face competition from Chelsea, Newcastle United and OGC Nice in pursuit of the Senegalese prospect (via L’Equipe).
Sarr’s Incredible Rise In French Football This Season
Sarr is experiencing a brilliant debut season at Stade Saint-Symphorien after arriving from Generation Foot last summer. He has already managed to establish himself as an important player in Frédéric Antonetti’s match-day squad.
The 18-year-old has been involved in 20 matches for the French club this term, netting three goals on all fronts. The Senegalese starlet has caught the eye by averaging 2.2 tackles, 1.2 interceptions, 0.5 clearances, 1.2 shots, 0.6 key passes and 0.8 dribbles per 90 minutes in Ligue 1 football this season. Sarr has also taken care of the ball when distributing possession from midfield as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 84.6% in the French top-flight (stats via whoscored).
The Thiaroye-born talent has the potential to become a future star in European football, so he would be a shrewd, long-term acquisition for the Toffees if they can get a deal over the line for him in this off-season.
Is Sarr A Prospect For The Future?
The way Sarr has been playing this season, there is no denying that he is in for a very bright future as long as he can continue improving himself with each season. The Senegalese youngster can strike the ball with power and is usually quite careful when passing the ball from the centre of the park. He can also use his pace to make some driving runs with the ball towards the opponent’s penalty area.
However, what makes Sarr such a great prospect is his ability to anchor the midfield well as he has got the tenacity to make life difficult for the opposition and earn possession back for his team. Plus, the Metz whizkid knows when to clear his lines at the back. Hence, Carlo Ancelotti would be wise to add him to his squad this summer as the vastly experienced Italian tactician could be the perfect man to oversee his development at Goodison Park in the coming seasons.
With all things considered, Sarr is undoubtedly a prospect to watch out for in the future which explains why so many top clubs are keeping tabs on his progress in the Ligue 1 this season. At such a young age, the Senegalese midfield ace has already shown that he has the right temperament to play regularly in top-flight football. Therefore, the Toffees can expect him to make the jump to first-team football quickly if they manage to win the race for his services.
