Kevin Boma
Everton’s interest in defender Kévin Boma is now likely to have subsided after he was ruled out for the rest of the season.
Record report on the centre-back today and how interest has slowly dwindled away following an injury picked up in February. That’s despite multiple approaches for him in the January transfer window.
Long-term injury
The newspaper explains that Kévin Boma will not return from injury until next season. The Togolese centre-back is suffered from a muscle injury in his right thigh.
He’s been out since February with the problem, and it will now keep the 23-year-old out until next season.
Prior to the injury, Boma was establishing himself as a key player for G.D. Estoril Praia and earning plenty of attention. Reports in January indicated there had been unsuccessful approaches from Paris FC, Beşiktaş, Everton, and Augsburg.
Sport Witness covered that at the time, including this report which stated that Everton wouldn’t need a big offer to get the defender.
That interest has now slowly dwindled away due to his injury. But it may not disappear entirely due to his contract situation.
Contract opens up transfer chance
Kévin Boma’s current deal with the Portuguese side runs until 2028. That means he will be entering the final two years of his contract with them this summer.
That, as is always the case, is an issue. Ideally, this summer is the one in which to sell. His value, which is €6m according to Transfermarkt, is also the highest it’s ever been. That’s a good price for Estoril but a bargain for other clubs, like Everton.
They, of course, will want a full assessment of this injury before making any moves. But there’s the potential for a bargain this summer if they want it.
Much will depend on how Boma returns from this extended absence. But with a return now ruled out this season, the focus can be on a return to fitness and reviving the interest from January.