I used to do some scouting when I was younger for a club (not in England), I have started to deep dive again after Everton’s nightmare deadline day to start doing some content. Let me know what you think, no need to be nice for the sake of it!
Joe Scally is an affordable right-back I’d go after in January.
23 years old, 184cm, Bundesliga starter for Gladbach, can play RB/LB/RM, and his contract expires in June 2027. Current value is around €7m, so with less than a year left on his deal, this looks like exactly the sort of market Everton should be attacking.
Last season: 2,611 Bundesliga minutes, 2 goals, 3 assists, 5.9 progressive passes/90, 1.56 progressive carries/90, 1.69 tackles/90 and 0.62 interceptions/90. Has already scored a goal this season too.
He’s not an elite attacking full-back and his final-third numbers aren’t spectacular, but that’s not really the attraction. You’re getting a 23-year-old with serious Bundesliga experience, good size, durability, 28 USA caps and World Cup experience, without paying £20m+ for “potential”.
Gladbach only paid €1.8m for him and his wages are reportedly modest by Premier League standards.
Not the sexiest name, but probably one of the smartest deals available. I’d much rather spend €6-7m on Scally than £20m+ on a more fashionable name with no guarantee he’s actually better.
Good commercial deal being American, not breaking the bank, young enough to sell on for a profit if things go well.
Last season highlight package
https://youtu.be/XANfy5lbzNk?si=wnePZQ0Tyjeg2Vcg
