Goodison Insight: Fabrizio Romano’s Update Could Leave Sean Dyche Regretting His Decision
Sean Dyche oversaw significant squad changes during the summer as Everton geared up for the 2024/25 season.
Kevin Thelwell was busy at Goodison Park over the summer, overseeing the arrivals of Armando Broja, Orel Mangala, Jake O’Brien, Jesper Lindstrom, Iliman Ndiaye, and Tim Iroegbunam.
Naturally, this influx of talent required some departures to balance the squad.
One such exit appears to be a move the player might now regret.
Everton struck a savvy deal by selling Ben Godfrey to Atalanta for £10 million [BBC Sport].
The defender had only managed 23 league starts in his final two seasons at the club.
However, questions linger: Should he have been given more opportunities at Goodison Park? Could Sean Dyche have entrusted him with a more prominent role in defence?
Might he have served as a reliable backup to Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski?
Now, just six months after his transfer to Serie A, Godfrey might be set to silence his critics.
Reports suggest he could make a surprising return to the Premier League.
Is Sean Dyche regretting the decision to let Godfrey go? According to Fabrizio Romano [3 January], Ipswich Town is negotiating a loan deal for the 26-year-old.
If finalized, it would offer Godfrey a prime chance to prove his value.
Talks are ongoing at Portman Road, and if the move materializes, Godfrey could play a pivotal role under Kieran McKenna.
Ipswich Town, fighting to stay in the Premier League, might benefit significantly from his experience.
Godfrey’s versatility—capable of playing at right-back or central defence—makes him a valuable asset.
A return to England could see him perform with renewed purpose, potentially proving to Dyche and Everton why he should have never been allowed to leave.
