Everton’s midfield options have taken a real beating in recent weeks through injuries and suspensions, but help could be on its way in January.
The matter has not been helped as Everton have now lost Idrissa Gana Gueye to the Africa Cup of Nations for around a month.
David Moyes did know this was going to happen, but Everton were unable to account for the players missing through injuries and suspensions.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has now suffered an injury blow at the weekend during the early stages of the game against Chelsea.
Adding the fact that James Garner is just one yellow card away from a one-game suspension and Moyes could be left with a midfield crisis very soon.
There is one player on Everton’s radar who could offer a Zinedine Zidane-like impact on Merseyside if the Blues could pull off a deal.
What Paul Scholes said about Everton target Kobbie Mainoo
Heading into the window, there remains a lot of uncertainty surrounding Kobbie Mainoo’s future at Manchester United.
Everton News understands that Everton are keen to offer Mainoo a loan move in January.
This is a player who is currently dividing opinions across the Premier League, but he is a player who United legend Paul Scholes absolutely adores.
Pundits are divided on him, but what are your thoughts on Everton-linked Kobbie Mainoo? 🤨
“He’s the nearest thing I’ve seen to [Zinedine] Zidane in taking a ball, receiving the ball, cruising past people,” Scholes told The Guardian.
“That calmness didn’t come for me as quick as it did for Kobbie… That’s why it amazes me. He’s so relaxed, the game’s so easy to him. It’s almost like poetry in motion.”
It has been suggested that Mainoo will not be allowed to leave Man United in January, but the issue is being pressed by those around the player.
On Monday night, the midfielder’s brother sent a public message to Ruben Amorim by wearing a t-shirt to their game against Bournemouth saying: ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’.
It has become a really sticky situation in Manchester that may not be reflecting too well on the player.
Everton could avoid Mainoo mess by recalling Harrison Armstrong
There is no doubt that Mainoo is a player that could offer something really exciting to Everton if he was to join in January.
Jack Grealish has excelled for Everton since he made the loan switch to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
You can only pick one in January, who are you taking? 🤔
However, it is certainly a messy situation beginning to drag on at Old Trafford between the midfielder and the club.
The Blues could avoid any January drama by simply recalling Harrison Armstrong.
Everton News reported in October that Everton want to leave Armstrong at Preston North End for the season, if possible.
A lot has since changed and Moyes has admitted he’ll consider recalling Armstrong, if his options become that limited.
A really interesting month lies ahead for Everton in the January window.
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