Everton transfer news: £16.6m update emerges on Jesper Lindstrom deal
Jesper Lindstrom played 77 minutes as Everton played out a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Wednesday night.
In what was the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, the Toffees gave their fans memories that are likely to live on for a lifetime.
James Tarkowski scored a last-gasp equaliser to send the Goodison faithful into ecstasy on 12 February.
Everton may not have the funds to sign Jesper Lindstrom permanently
Jan Molby, the former Denmark international, claimed that the Toffees are unlikely to be able to afford Lindstrom’s £16.6million fee to sign him permanently in the summer.
This means that he’s expected to return to Napoli once his loan deal runs out on Merseyside at the end of the season.
Molby told Tipsbladet (12 February): “Rumors about the purchase price are around 20million euros. I think that is too much for Everton, so my feeling is unfortunately that he will return to Napoli.”
Since his move to Goodison Park in the summer, the 24-year-old has struggled to nail his spot down as a first-team regular.
He has been in and out of the team and his high transfer fee makes a permanent deal even more improbable.
The Friedkin Group are expected to sanction a big-money summer window
The Toffees’ inability to secure the Denmark international permanently might actually work in their favour, especially with the Friedkin Group now at the helm likely to sanction a significant transfer window.
The £16.6million fee for Lindstrom, while considerable, could be better allocated towards signing a high-calibre striker, which is arguably the club’s more pressing need.
The team has shown flashes of brilliance but has struggled with consistent goal-scoring, which was evident even in their dramatic 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
Investing in a proven goal scorer could provide the firepower needed to push for a higher league position or even a top-half finish.
Given the financial support and strategic vision expected from the new ownership, the club can look beyond Lindstrom’s transfer fee and focus on players who can make an immediate impact.
With the potential for a big spending window, it’s strategic to prioritise positions that will directly contribute to points on the board, rather than spreading resources across less critical areas.
This approach could herald a new era of competitiveness for the Toffees.