In a recent print edition, Tuttosport revealed that Everton have set their sights on Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior this summer. It has been mentioned that the Toffees are eyeing a move to secure the services of the English wide player in this ongoing transfer window.
Iling-Junior’s Impressive Rise In Italian Football
Iling-Junior has enjoyed a decent rise at the Turin club and managed to put in a few eye-catching displays for them in the opponent’s half last season. The 19-year-old found the back of the net once and picked up a couple of assists in 29 matches for Juventus in the previous campaign in all competitions.
The talented teenager saw most of his game time come as a substitute which could be why he averaged 0.3 shots, 0.4 key passes and 0.4 dribbles per game in Serie A. He distributed the ball accurately in the opponent’s half based on his pass completion rate of 84.5% in the top tier of Italian football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the Turin club will expire in the summer of 2025. Hence, it won’t be easy for Everton to sign him on a cut-price deal in this off-season.
What Will Iling-Junior Add To Everton Boss Sean Dyche’s Side?
Iling-Junior can use his pace to cause a few headaches for the opposition out in the wide areas. He has got the vision to engineer some decent chances in the final third and can strike the ball with venom and accuracy from long range.
We can expect Iling-Junior to add more firepower to Everton head coach Sean Dyche’s frontline. At 19, he has the potential to become a future star at Merseyside as long as Dyche is willing to be patient with his progress.
Iling-Junior has what it takes to challenge for a regular starting spot at Goodison Park next season. Therefore, the Merseyside club should focus on getting a deal done for him during this summer transfer period.
However, there are some concerns over whether Iling-Junior is good enough to adapt to the physical side and high intensity of Premier League football. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of recruiting a player of his potential as he could prove himself to be a success story at the Merseyside club in the long run.
