Everton is currently stuck in a challenging position. Despite the yearly threat of relegation and potential FFP sanctions looming over them, they were once a strong presence in the top half of the table and contenders for European football. However, they have since become a source of mockery in the Premier League, with few victories to celebrate.
Nevertheless, Everton remains optimistic and has the potential to rebuild their team for long-term success if they invest wisely in young talent. Despite this, it is puzzling that they are reportedly pursuing another top young goalkeeper despite already having a highly skilled one in Jordan Pickford under contract until 2026/27.
According to reports, Everton has expressed interest in Roma’s Mile Svilar, but the Italian club has shown reluctance to sell him unless offered an irresistible deal. Given Everton’s financial constraints, pursuing this transfer seems impractical.
While Svilar may be an improvement over Pickford in theory, the potential benefits do not justify the likely high cost of the transfer. Instead, Everton should focus on signing young attacking talent to strengthen their squad and enhance their competitiveness in the Premier League, as this would be a more strategic and beneficial use of their resources.
In the current context, investing heavily in a goalkeeper they don’t urgently need would be an unwise decision for Everton. While Svilar has a promising future in Italian football, he is not the right fit for the club at this stage.
