Everton Toffees struck gold on their ‘important’ £20m signing

The Blues have pulled off some impressive and risky transfers over the years, with one name standing out as one of the best arrivals…

Furthermore, it is now rumored that Liverpool is also interested.

However, a significant bid is likely to be required to persuade West Ham to sell.

West Hamguer’s Ad has turned down three proposals to leave this summer.

Aguerd joined the club last summer and was rumored to be a long-term objective.

According to the source, David Moyes was also contemplating Newcastle United’s Sven Botman at the time.

Without a win in four, the Toffees are once again treading on thin ice early into the campaign, with there being plenty of time to pick up form as the season develops.

Five strong summer arrivals bolstered the team in preparation for the challenges ahead, with the squad more than capable of producing an improved level of form once they get firing.

There is plenty of talent on show at Goodison Park, with young stars, new signings and reliable figures joining forces to overcome the challenges surrounding the club, with not many players as integral to the side as one name in particular; Abdoulaye Doucoure.

How much did Everton sign Abdoulaye Doucoure for?

When Everton needed a shining light on the final day of last season, upstepped the ever-reliable Doucoure to earn the Toffees the three points needed to keep them in the Premier League.

Everton signed the midfielder from Watford for £20 million in 2020, but the fee was arguably cancelled the day he saved the Blues from relegation, with relegation costing nearly £50 million in the best-case scenario. However, his impact extends far beyond the sensational blow.

What does Doucoure offer to Everton?

Deployable in both advanced and deeper areas in the centre of the pitch, the Mali international has already opened his scoring tally for this term, netting against Sheffield United to mark the Blues’ first goal of the season.

With 129 Premier League appearances under his belt already at the point of signing for the Merseyside club, Doucoure’s ability was showcased to England during his time at Watford, where his strengths in the middle of the park shone brightly.

Described by a Football Recruitment Analyst as being the “most important” player at Goodison when Rafael Benitez was in charge of the squad, the 30-year-old’s status in the side hasn’t dropped despite Everton’s struggles.

Last season, the orchestrating midfielder was the club’s third-highest goalscorer in the Premier League, scoring five in 25 appearances as well as providing two assists in the process.