Everton must go all out for Gabriel Sara transfer, stats demonstrate his game-changing impact
Everton have been mooted as a potential landing spot for former Norwich star Gabriel Sara.
This season has fizzled out completely for the Toffees, who enter Sunday’s clash with Tottenha,m with little left to play for aside from their own dignity.
Six games in a row without a win have seen their European ambitions crushed, which will impact the business they do this summer.
Everton have been linked with several players already ahead of the transfer window, with David Moyes in need of plenty of help in terms of recruitment.
Sara has been linked with a move to Hill Dickinson, and his stats from the current campaign showcase why they must attack the deal with intent.
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What would Gabriel Sara bring to Everton?
Had Everton signed Sara from Norwich, there would be an air of pessimism around Merseyside.
However, the truth is that he was just as good in the Championship as he has been since his move to Galatasaray, albeit on a much bigger stage, hence his new reported price tag of £30million.
| Statistics | Sara |
| Appearances | 27 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 4 |
| Big chances created | 9 |
| Accurate passes per game | 33.1 (87%) |
| Key passes per game | 2.1 |
| Successful dribbles per game | 0.6 (45%) |
The Brazilian has managed nine goal involvements from midfield in the league this season, having created 56 chances.
Only 3.3 per cent of midfielders in Turkey can top that stat from the current campaign, showcasing the influence he can have.
Of those 56 chances, nine of them were deemed as big chances, which again places him among the top 5.6 per cent of midfielders in the league.
His five goals have arrived from an xG of 2.48, which converts to 4.10 xGOT, showcasing how well he has taken the half-chances that have come his way.
Where would Sara fit in at Everton?
Throughout the season, the Toffees have typically utilised a midfield three of James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Idrissa Gueye, and out of the three, the latter is most likely to be the sacrifice.
Gueye has had a fine campaign, but it is clear that his best days are behind him, and Sara’s energy would also help bring out the best of his two midfield partners.
There would be more of an emphasis on Garner to do the defensive work, giving Sara the license to roam and contribute to Everton’s creativity issues.
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