Opinion: Everton Fans Owe Moshiri Thanks for £30m Decision Following Recent Criticism

Farhad Moshiri faced substantial criticism during his tenure at Everton, particularly for his decisions regarding strikers.

One notable regret was failing to approve a deal for Erling Haaland.

However, his refusal to sanction the £30 million signing of Eddie Nketiah (as reported by David Ornstein) stands out as one of his few prudent recruitment decisions.

Former footballer Lee Hendrie has even described Nketiah as the “biggest flop of the season” following his move to Crystal Palace (Football365).

Hendrie noted, “I watched him at Arsenal, and although he didn’t play every week, most of his goals came from deliveries into the box.”

While Everton fans have many grievances with Moshiri, they might owe him some gratitude for avoiding the Nketiah deal.

Nketiah’s stint at Crystal Palace has been underwhelming, with the forward yet to score a Premier League goal this season.

In hindsight, Everton avoided a misstep by not signing him.

Although Dominic Calvert-Lewin has struggled this season, his difficulties stem more from the team’s lack of attacking cohesion under Sean Dyche than his individual performance.

Nketiah would likely have faced similar challenges due to Everton’s limited service in attacking areas, making the £30 million saved a significant relief for the club.

The inflated prices often associated with English players have only amplified the scrutiny on Nketiah’s poor return at Palace.

His signing has proven to be a major misstep for the Eagles.

This serves as a cautionary tale for The Friedkin Group, who should consider the Nketiah example carefully before making any transfer decisions in January or the future.

Avoiding overpriced or unsuitable signings could prevent similar mistakes as they plan their next moves.