Premier League clubs splashed £1.4bn on signings in the 2019-2020 season, while Bruno Fernandes helped Manchester United secure Champions League football, Raul Jimenez and Danny Ings also flourished after making their loans permanent but two Africans, Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi, Nicolas Pepe and Tanguy Ndombele of France had more difficult seasons according to Dailymail.
Formerly of Arsenal, the North London Club were initially reluctant to part with Alex Iwobi, rejecting Everton’s first offer of £30 million before they eventually accepted a bid of £35 million.
The midfielder came through the ranks at the Gunners and was highly thought of but found it difficult to live up to his potential.
It has been a similar story at Everton with the 24-year-old registering one Premier League goal and one assist against Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup.
The Nigerian international still has time to come good but needs to work out his best position if he wants to be part of Carlo Ancelotti’s future plans.
The Toffees boss hooked the midfielder off at half-time in his side’s 1-0 defeat to Spurs which summed up his disappointing debut season in a blue shirt.
