The idea of Kevin De Bruyne ending up at Everton in the January transfer window is gaining strength. No, seriously, it is.
Sport Witness reported earlier this week how Everton had been in touch with De Bruyne’s representatives head of the January window.
All indications were that they are assessing the feasibility of bringing the 35-year-old back to the Premier League in a couple of months’ time. On the face of it, the move seemed like a completely crazy rumour.
But it seems the idea has taken hold over in Naples. Or, at the very least, it is beginning to take a hold.
What’s being said about Everton
Mondo Napoli now report that they’ve secured exclusive information on the matter. They state that Everton are considering a move for De Bruyne during the January transfer window.
In fact, the Toffees are said to be ‘dreaming’ of bringing De Bruyne back to the Premier League. The question is what Napoli’s stance will be.
At the moment Everton are just evaluating a possible move. But Mondo Napoli insist that David Moyes is looking for a player capable of elevating the quality of his midfield. Basically, he wants a midfielder who can add more creativity in the final third. Thus, De Bruyne has become a particularly attractive target.
At this point, it’s unclear if any move would be a loan or a permanent transfer. De Bruyne’s own wishes could be key to the potential move. A second stint in the Premier League, at Everton, not far from Manchester, could be appealing for him.
Everton are reportedly willing to offer him a central role in the project under Moyes.
Will Napoli sell?
The question is whether Napoli wants to let him go.
De Bruyne is a key player in their own project. He has four goals and one assist in 11 league games this season and one assist in four in the Champions League. His record is nine and six in 36 games since joining the Italian club last year.
On the face of it, they would be reluctant to see him leave. But these reports, now backing each other up, suggest that they’re not entirely against the idea either.
The Belgian has been prone to a sulk in Naples and has had spats with more than one teammate and those above him.
In fact, some would suggest that Napoli are trying to quietly push the veteran out of the door. If that is the case, Everton appear ready to think about the move.
