Everton have made Jesper Lindstrøm their third major signing of the summer transfer window. The deal is a loan with an option to buy, allowing the club to see how the winger fits into the squad. The option to buy is rumoured to be priced around £19 million along with a £3 million loan fee. With a relatively large fee attached to his name, we look at how Norwegian international will fit into Sean Dyche’s system.
Everton Have a New Look Attack With Jesper Lindstrøm
Jesper Lindstrøm’s Career Before Everton
Lindstrøm started his football career at Bröndby, where he rose through the youth ranks before making his senior debut in the 2019/2020 season. His final season at the Danish club saw the winger’s best return in front of goal.
He found the back of the net ten times while assisting a further ten times, in the league. This return earned him a move to the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt. He managed 18 goal contributions in the league during his two seasons with The Eagles.
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At the end of the 2022/23 season, Napoli saw his potential and signed Lindstrøm for a £21 million fee. His debut season in the Serie A was disappointing, failing to make his mark as The Blues finished tenth. None of the three managers across the season could help the winger find his form as he failed to tally any goal contributions in the league.
How Jesper Lindstrøm Fits in at Everton
Last season Everton noticeably lacked a right-footed winger, a gap in the squad that Lindstrøm will fill. First-choice wingers Jack Harrison and Dwight McNeil both heavily favour their left foot. This often caused a slowdown in attack as they would need to cut inside from the right to deliver a ball into the box. The Danish winger provides a new dynamic to the right side where he can attack the baseline, something missing from Dyche’s squad.
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The Toffees play with a high-paced attack, where chances are often created from turnovers. This is where Lindstrøm could shine. Over the last season, the former Bröndby player averaged 0.78 tackles in the attacking third per 90 minutes of game time. This ranks him in the top 1% of wingers across Europe’s best five competitions – an archetypal fit for Dyche’s system. Everton ranked fifth in tackles inside their forward third in the Premier League last season.
The Last Word
Jesper Lindstrøm looks to be a perfect match for Dyche’s system. His high energy, fast pace, and willingness to press will all contribute to his success at Goodison Park. The bonus of the club signing the player on a loan with an option to buy makes this transfer some of the best business the club has done in recent times.
