Everton FC Transfer News: Marcelino Nunez Emerges as Top Target for Sean Dyche’s Side
As the January transfer window approaches, Everton FC is rumored to be interested in acquiring the services of Norwich City’s Marcelino Nunez. The 24-year-old Chilean midfielder has been impressive for the Canaries this season, and his performances have caught the attention of Sean Dyche’s side.
According to reports, Everton has already had a £7.2 million bid for Nunez rejected by Norwich City. However, the Toffees are expected to return with an improved offer as they seek to strengthen their midfield options.
Nunez, who joined Norwich City from Universidad Catolica in August 2022, has been a key player for the Canaries this season. He has made 20 appearances, scoring four goals and providing several assists. His impressive performances have also earned him 28 caps for the Chilean national team, with four international goals to his name.
So, what would Nunez bring to Everton FC? According to Comparisonator’s Similarity comparison tool, Nunez’s playing style is similar to that of Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt, with a similarity rating of 91%. He is also compared to Aston Villa’s Ross Barkley, with a similarity rating of 78%.
Nunez’s statistics from the Championship this season are impressive, with his distribution figures higher than anyone currently in the Everton team. His average of 50.08 passes per 90 minutes would place him third in the Premier League, behind Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa and Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.
In terms of successful passes, Nunez would rank fourth in the Premier League, behind Tielemans, Silva, and Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City. His 2.17 successful long passes per 90 minutes would place him fifth in the Premier League, while his 4.42 successful passes in the final third would rank him eighth.
Nunez’s expected assists and playing in scoring attacks statistics are also impressive, with him ranking third and eighth in the Premier League respectively.
While Nunez’s statistics are impressive, it’s worth noting that he is still a relatively young player, and there may be concerns about his ability to adapt to the Premier League. However, Everton FC has a good track record of bringing through talented individuals from the Championship, and Nunez’s performances this season suggest that he has the potential to make a significant impact in the top flight.
As the January transfer window approaches, Everton FC is expected to be active in the market. With the takeover of the club by The Friedkin Group now complete, and an expectation that the club’s long-standing PSR issues will soon be over, some funds may now be available for transfers.
If Nunez is able to successfully make the step up to the Premier League, he would offer Sean Dyche’s side a different kind of profile in the centre of the park. With his impressive statistics and performances this season, Nunez is certainly a player worth keeping an eye on in the coming weeks.
In conclusion, Marcelino Nunez is an exciting young player who has the potential to make a significant impact in the Premier League. While there may be concerns about his ability to adapt to the top flight, his statistics and performances this season suggest that he has the potential to be a valuable addition to Sean Dyche’s side. As the January transfer window approaches, Everton FC fans will be eagerly watching to see if the club is able to bring Nunez to Goodison Park.
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