Transfer predictor: Prospect of Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele joining Spurs is a 5

Sooraj Kamath - Writer 13:31 13/06/2019
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  • Struggling to pick out the facts from the figures? Reality from the rubbish? Sense from the silly season? We’ve got you sorted in our daily dose of the Transfer Predictor, where we round up the latest rumours with an analytical spin.

    We sort through the most eye-catching transfer reports of the past 24 hours and give a balanced judgment on whether the move really will happen – and why.

    Today’s edition features potential signings for Everton, Tottenham and Manchester United.

    Tanguy Ndombele

    Tanguy Ndombele

    Tanguy Ndombele

    Lyon -> £60 million -> Tottenham

    Sky Sports Italia were first to report that Spurs have enquired Lyon about a possible transfer of midfielder Ndombele.

    WHY IT WILL HAPPEN

    The Champions League runners-up are in need of activity in the transfer window after sitting idle over the last two. With Mousa Dembele departing from the club, Spurs are in need of talent in midfield.

    Ndombele performed admirably well in a double pivot with Houssem Aouar throughout the season. The midfielder has generated interests from numerous top European clubs, but is likely to enjoy more minutes in the North London club.

    WHY IT WON’T HAPPEN

    Spurs face stiff competition from the likes of Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester City. Although, Pep Guardiola has reportedly shifted his interest to Atletico Madrid star Rodri and Los Blancos are after Paul Pogba.

    Juventus are still genuine suitors for the youngsters and given talks between Spurs and Lyon are still in initial stages, there is a long way to go before Ndombele enters the Premier League.

    Transfer rating: 5/10

    Andres Onana

    Ajax -> £40 million -> Manchester United

    With the future of David de Gea still unclear and the chances of Jan Oblak arriving at Old Trafford nbleak, United are desperate to sign a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. The Independent reports that Ajax custodian Andre Onana could move to Old Trafford.

    WHY IT WILL HAPPEN

    The moment Ajax performed beyond expectations in the Champions League, one could make an educated claim that they would lose their core to financially superior clubs. Onana could join Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt out of the club in search of a new challenge in a league of higher quality.

    The price tag is reasonable enough for United to not overcomplicate the situation and rope in the goalkeeper as soon as De Gea leaves the club.

    WHY IT WON’T HAPPEN

    This is a case of a conditional transfer and those rarely go through. First, De Gea needs to find an agreement with another club and then Onana and Ajax need to negotiate with United.

    Should De Gea choose to stay, it’s unlikely that the Ajax custodian will become a Red Devil, given his minutes will be cut significantly.

    Transfer predictor: 4/10

    Andre Gomes

    Andre Gomes

    Barcelona -> £17.5 million -> Everton

    Several reliable publications, including Mundo Deportivohave claimed that the Toffees will convert Andre Gomes’ loan to a permanent deal.

    WHY IT WILL HAPPEN

    Gomes has been one of the best players for Everton after a forgettable tenure at Barcelona. The fans have already accepted the Portuguese as one of their own and clearly, the club have too.

    The Catalan club are in a rebuilding process and Gomes is one of the first names on the departure list.

    WHY IT WON’T HAPPEN

    It’s highly unlikely that this move will fall apart. Although, interest from West Ham and Tottenham could complicate, if not derail this move.

    It is believed that the Hammers are willing to pay up to £25m-£30m, but the player wants to continue at Everton

    Transfer rating: 9/10

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