Kevin De Bruyne has been linked with a move to Everton during the January transfer window after his future at Napoli was thrown into doubt
Duncan Ferguson
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Duncan Ferguson doesn't believe Kevin De Bruyne will join Everton anytime soon - but he would love to see David Moyes add some more flair to his side. De Bruyne’s future at Napoli has been thrown into doubt and it was claimed earlier this week that he could leave the club in the upcoming January transfer.
A report from Italy then claimed that Everton had been in touch with the midfielder’s representatives over a deal. While it has also been claimed that PSV have approached the 35-year-old in recent weeks to discuss his situation.
And while Ferguson believes De Bruyne could move to Hill Dickinson Stadium if Jack Grealish returns to Manchester City, he can’t see Blues boss Moyes making a move for the Belgium international.
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He said: “He's been an incredible player, hasn't he? One of the best players ever to play in the Premier League.
“I wouldn't see him at Everton, no. I don't think that would be a David Moyes signing. That maybe would be somebody else doing that, I would think.
“It was just rumoured. To be fair, he's a wonderful player, isn't he? I'm not sure if he still has the legs for a Moyes team, if I'm honest with you.
“But quality, one of the best ever. But yeah, I would like him at Everton. Get more flair players in there.
Pep Guardiola embraces Kevin De Bruyne after coming off in Man City's win over Everton at Goodison Park last month
Pep Guardiola embraces Kevin De Bruyne after coming off during his final apperanace at Goodison Park (Image: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
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“Maybe Jack Grealish will go back to Manchester City, whatever they'll do. Maybe they'll look to bring in De Bruyne in January to get a bit more flair in there, to make up for Jack not being there."
Speaking on The Overlap Daily, Ferguson also revealed that he wanted to bring both Andy Robertson and Harry Maguire to Everton while they were at Hull City.
Robertson would go on to enjoy a trophy-laden spell at Liverpool after leaving the Tigers, while Maguire moved to Leicester City before joining Manchester United a couple of years later.
Asked about Robertson closing in on Sir Kenny Dalglish's Scotland appearance record, Ferguson revealed: “Fantastic. What a wonderful player, isn't he?
“He was just top, and he was wonderful at Liverpool. Obviously they won everything, didn't they? And you were talking about Harry Kane earlier on, how Harry went round about the fences bit for his career, going on loan to wherever he went to, Leyton Orient or something, and Leicester City and a few other things.
“Most players have got to work really hard on their career. There's very few who are the best at a young age and continue it. I might be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure that Andy Robertson got released from Celtic when he was younger, and he went to Queen's Park.
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“And then he went on to Dundee United, and he was at Dundee United and he started to kick on. And I wanted him at Everton, another one, right? And then he went to Hull City, and Harry Maguire and Robertson were at Hull.
“And I remember when their agent was walking through Finch Farm with one of our CEOs or whoever, and I was in my wee room doing my thing, and they shouted me out, 'Dunk.' And I come out, and it was the sporting director turning and saying, 'Oh, Dunk loves your clients, Maguire and Robertson, he wants them here.'
“So I wanted Maguire and Robertson at Everton when they were at Hull, and they were getting a package for £12 million or something for the both of them."