Yerry Mina set for Everton exit as Sean Dyche makes it painfully clear
Yerry Mina appears to be in with no chance of a contract renewal as Sean Dyche has made his position on the Colombian’s future very clear.
The Liverpool Echo claim (14 March) the 28-year-old’s high wage demands and consistent injuries mean the club are keen to let his deal run down.
Colombian news outlet, Caracol Radio, now suggest (20 March) a contract renewal is unlikely with Mina currently frozen out by Dyche.
“One of the most affected in the squad has been Yerry Mina, who since then has not been part of the starting lineups,” they wrote.
“The current situation suggests that it could be the last campaign of the former Santa Fe man at the Merseyside club, taking into account that his contract expires in June and the renewal does not seem to be on track.”
The Everton boss has been reluctant to give the defender any minutes since his arrival at the end of January. Dyche even chucked Mason Holgate into the fray ahead of Mina during the Toffees’ recent defeat to Arsenal on 1 March – albeit in a midfield role.
The former Barcelona man has perhaps been slightly unfortunate due to Dyche reverting to a tried and tested pairing of James Tarkowski and Michael Keane from his Turf Moor days. The former Burnley pair know how to play with each other and are being trusted to grind out results.
Mina is at an age where he will probably feel he can attain one more big contract, irrespective of whether his performances deserve it. The board must ensure that the big contract doesn’t see him extend at Goodison Park and then sit in the treatment room. Too often they have dished out huge deals to players who either don’t deserve them or are well past their best.
Mina may not be past his best, but his infrequent performances for the club are not worthy of a new deal.
Furthermore, it’s highly unlikely the board will enter any sort of negotiations until their Premier League fate has been determined. There’s absolutely no chance Mina’s contract demands would be met if the club were playing in the Championship.
Even if Premier League survival is secured, it’s a route the Everton board must avoid heading down once again.