Abdoulaye Doucoure will soon sign a new deal at Everton

Although Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure is expected to sign a new deal at Goodison Park shortly, Sean Dyche still intends to look for a possible improvement elsewhere in the transfer market.

On Thursday, October 26, the transfer journalist said that negotiations are nearing completion and that an agreement is about to be finalized for a new contract.On Thursday, October 26, the transfer journalist said that negotiations are nearing completion and that an agreement is about to be finalized for a new contract.

Doucoure, a former Watford player, has agreed to stay at Goodison Park for a further two years, with the option to extend his contract until 2026.

“Abdoulaye Doucouré, set to sign new deal at Everton very soon,” Romano tweeted.

“Understand agreement is about to be finalized over a new deal that runs until June 2025. There will be a June 2026 option.

Deal in its latter stages, ready for completion.

However, writer Shamoon Hafez revealed in a piece for BBC Sport on Friday, October 27, that the Mali international midfielder has had several offers from European teams. While it is plausible, it is not yet definite that the player will remain in his current position.

According to the report, Doucoure is considering a lot of possibilities from teams around Europe, and staying at Goodison Park is definitely an option for him.

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“The former Watford midfielder and the Blues have a strong relationship, and it’s thought that extending his stay is a serious option if the club can match his requirements.”

Doucoure’s impending free agency at the conclusion of the season is cause for concern and makes this an urgent matter for Everton.

Even if his future at Goodison Park isn’t assured just yet, he might still be persuaded by offers from other teams, but it appears like Dyche is determined to stay after taking up the advanced midfield position.

Nevertheless, there are still questions about whether Doucoure is the right person to lead the Toffees to new heights. Is he the creative danger they require to move up the standings and score more goals?

Although the numbers indicate he could—1.7 key passes [SofaScore] and a ranking in the 86th percentile of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues for key passes [FBRef]—the former Watford player’s window of opportunity to regularly compete at the highest level is closing. He will turn 31 on January 1.

In order to achieve the ambitious goals of the prospective new owners and launch a new era with the construction of Bramley-Moore Dock, Everton could require an advanced midfield player with more style and specialization.

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In reality, during the summer window, Dyche made an attempt to recruit a specialist number 10.

It’s unclear if Everton will make a move for the Argentine, particularly if Southampton’s attempt to reclaim the Premier League fails, but it’s obvious that Dyche may already have his sights set on a specialized Doucoure successor.

A harsh but essential choice to guarantee Everton’s place in the top division.