‘He’ll leave’: Journalist is convinced ‘world class’ player is going after he’s linked with Everton transfer
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire continues to be linked with a move away this season and it seems Everton are now in the picture.
And amid all this speculation, ESPN journalist Mark Ogden has said it’s time for Maguire to leave United.
Ogden, speaking on ESPN FC on Youtube said that Maguire simply isn’t going to play at his club and will need minutes in a season precluding the Euros.
Ogden said: “Obviously we know that West Ham made a bid and it wasn’t up to United’s valuation.
“I do think he’ll leave, I think at some point United will find a buyer because he’s not going to play.
“He’s got a Euros at the end of the season and it’s obviously important for Harry Maguire to play for England at the Euros.”
Ogden mentions West Ham’s rejected bid and it now remains to be seen if Everton’s interest will result in an offer.
Whilst it seems Manchester United won’t push Maguire towards a move, a fresh start at a club like Everton may be appealing.
England teammate Jordan Pickford has proved that playing for club outside of the Premier League’s top 10 won’t necessarily ruin your international chances.
It’s a tough decision for Maguire to make this summer, but recently losing the captaincy may be an indicator that it’s time for a change.
Everton interested in move for Manchester United’s Maguire
If Everton were able to secure Maguire under Sean Dyche it would be quite the coup.
Maguire’s attributes would surely be perfect in a Dyche side and he could really see a resurgence in his career.
It’s almost been forgotten just how good the centre-back can perform when played in a system that suits his skill set.
And an Everton move for Manchester United’s ‘world class’ Maguire could provide just that.
Ogden’s comments that Maguire won’t play for his side this year do seem accurate, and it is becoming increasingly hard to make an argument for the former captain to stay.
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Everton: Imagine Yuri Alberto and Iwobi
The Brazilian forward would thrive ahead of the former Arsenal star’s creativity…
Everton might have completed an offensive signing this summer, but Sean Dyche’s frontline is far from complete and Brazilian striker Yuri Alberto is being targetted for transfer.
What’s the latest on Yuri Alberto to Everton?
Arnaut Danjuma has completed a season-long loan move from Villarreal after snubbing the Toffees for Tottenham Hotspur in the winter – a buoying acquisition for the Premier League outfit after nearly falling from the division last term due to offensive inefficacy.
And now, according to Fussball Transfers’ Dominik Schneider, the pathway of Corinthians striker Alberto’s future remains open, with Everton in transfer talks for the 22-year-old, who is ready to venture into European football after excelling in his homeland.
Writing on Twitter, the transfer insider stated: “Future of #YuriAlberto of #Corinthians remains open. Numerous clubs from Europe show interest. Talks with #EvertonFC are ongoing. Nothing concrete so far. He feels ready for move, waiting for perfect option. Contract until 2027, high transfer fee expected.”
A transfer fee has not been revealed, but Schneider does state that a high offer will be needed to prise the £26m-rated Alberto away.
Who is Yuri Alberto?
Alberto has scored seven goals and provided seven assists from 37 matches across all competitions this season despite the club’s seasonal woes – Corinthians are mired in mediocrity and sit 15th in the Serie A after 15 matches.
The glue to keep his side’s offensive flow together, Alberto demonstrated his skills last year and plundered eight goals from just 15 starts, averaging 2.5 shots and 0.8 key passes per game, as per Sofascore.
Described as a “fantastic forward” who is “extremely dangerous on the counter” with a “killer instinct” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Alberto could find success at Goodison Park with Alex Iwobi plucking the strings behind him, finally providing the Blues with the clincial edge to spearhead a resurgence after successive relegation-battling campaigns.
Iwobi did not find any vestige of success on Merseyside for some time after completing a £34m move from Arsenal in 2019, scoring just four goals and supplying a further five assists from 83 appearances across his first three 
Premier League campaigns with Everton.
He was branded as “embarrassing” by journalist David Prentice back in 2020, but a tactical tweak that has moved him away from his old position on the wing into the central midfield has paid dividends, and he is now thriving despite his side’s blunted attack ahead of him.
Indeed, Iwobi chalked up seven assists in the league last term, earning an average rating of 6.97 – as per Sofascore – creating 1.7 key passes per game and forging 1.8 tackles per match.
And with FBref ranking the 27-year-old among the top 16% of midfielders across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for assists, the top 16% for successful take-ons and the top 15% for progressive carries per 90, he is discernibly the forward-thinking presence to provide Alberto with the perfect support.
Now considered an “exceptional” component of the Toffees team by former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf, the £120k-per-week Nigerian was impressive despite Everton’s seasonal travails, and with a fresh face such as Alberto added to the fold he could continue his burgeoning rise.
Likewise, Alberto would join the ranks in Liverpool and have a brilliant opportunity to cement himself as an integral part of Dyche’s system, and if he can form a cohesive partnership with Iwobi, Everton might just creep out of the shadows and into the light.
