There are significant gaps in Everton’s first team, particularly at left-back and on the wings, where they urgently need more depth. However, fans have no reason to distrust Kevin Thelwell, and his pursuit of another centre-back should be seen as a move in the club’s best interest.
Davinson Sanchez has responded to persistent rumors linking him to Everton. The Colombian international spoke candidly on Caracol Radio about the interest he has been attracting. Having been touted for a £15 million transfer just a year after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, Sanchez expressed pride in the recognition his performances have garnered.
The 28-year-old stated: “It is a reflection of good work. I am a person who trusts a lot in working, in having the ability to overcome, in not being in a comfort zone. The comfort zone always limits your possibilities; one can go much further than where you are.
“Teams and possibilities come, being on the radar of important teams, you feel proud because you know that the job is being done well.
At the moment, I have to join my team in the pre-season in the coming days and we will see what is best for me and for the club. I still have a contract and what is decided will be thinking about well-being.”
The discussion among Evertonians lately has been about whether the need for another centre-back is justified. With James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite, Sean Dyche already has two of the Premier League’s most reliable defenders.
The question arises: why change something that is working well?
However, Tarkowski is 31 and not getting any younger, and there are numerous rumors that Jarrad Branthwaite might leave Everton soon. Therefore, a contingency plan is necessary, which explains Everton’s interest in players like Jake O’Brien and Sanchez.
It appears that the focus is on signing right-footed centre-backs, suggesting that replacing Tarkowski is a more pressing concern.
Some fans have questioned the need to add pressure to a backline that conceded the fourth-fewest goals in the league last season and kept the second-most clean sheets.
Sanchez, however, differs from the former Burnley defender. His background involves playing out from the back and using his speed and strength to dominate.
Whether Dyche believes he can mold Sanchez into a player like Tarkowski, or if he is considering a shift in defensive philosophy, Sanchez represents a low-risk, high-reward option. If Everton can unlock his potential, he could be a valuable addition to the squad.
