As the clock ticks down to the expiration of Michael Olunga’s contract, the coveted Harambee Stars skipper finds himself at the center of an intense transfer battle.
Each day seems to bring a new club vying for the services of the highly converted forward, and the latest addition to the lengthy list is none other than English Premier League regulars, Everton
Everton, a team that had a disappointing season by their lofty standards, have reportedly opened discussions at the highest level to secure the signature of Olunga.
The club’s struggles in front of goal were evident as their top scorer managed a meager seven goals in the recently concluded season.
Olunga’s exceptional performance in the previous season cannot be overlooked. With an astonishing 39 goals in 37 games, he propelled Al Duhail to the Qatar Stars League title since joining the club in 2021.
His goal-scoring prowess would undoubtedly be a much-needed boost for Everton, who netted just 34 goals, a mere five goals more than Olunga’s individual tally.
“Everton haven’t had a 40-goal-a-season striker since World Cup Golden Boot winner Gary Lineker in 1985/86 but that’s how many times Michael Olunga found the net for his club in 2022/23.
“Superstar captain of the Kenyan national team with 22 goals in 49 internationals, on face value, Olunga seems like something of a potential left-field option for the Blues to solve their scoring woes but the ECHO understands his name has been discussed by those inside Finch Farm,” read part of an article from the Liverpool Echo.
Should the move to Everton materialize, Olunga would follow in the footsteps of Victor Wanyama, becoming the second Kenyan player to grace the English Premier League.
Wanyama previously represented Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, leaving a lasting impact on Kenyan football.
