Chris Beesley, Liverpool Echo 05/06/2025 17comments  |  Jump to last

At the Echo, Chris Beesley delves into the possibilities surrounding Everton's reported interest in Mohamed Diomande, a 23-year-old versatile midfielder who joined Glasgow Rangers initially on loan in January 2024. 

An article by Charlie Gordon in the Daily Express states that Everton have identified Diomande as one of several midfield targets as it is seen as a key area to address. The piece adds that Diomande, who can operate in a variety of positions, is a player Everton chiefs have identified as a candidate to bolster Moyes’s ranks in the middle of the park.

The piece goes on to claim that "the Blues now have the financial might to table an offer which would land [Rangers] a tidy profit after only 12 months".

Diomande was born in Yopougo, a suburb of Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s largest city and former capital, on 30 October 2001. He started his career across the border at the Right to Dream academy in Ghana that has also seen the likes of West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus and Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana progress through their ranks.

Diomande’s first European club was Danish side Nordsjaelland and after making his professional debut in a 6-0 romp against AC Horsens in a Superliga match in 2020, he went on to make 111 appearances for the club, scoring 16 goals.

He has played 67 times for Rangers, scoring 8 goals, including 6 in 48 games during the 2024-25 Scottish Premiership season. Making his international debut for Ivory Coast in a 1-0 win over Gabon in June last year, Diomande also has six caps for his country.

The Echo article goes on to provide a dazling statistical comparison with a host of Premier League midfielders last season, using an onliine tool called the Comparisonator – which advertises itself as an "AI-powered football recritment platform". 

» Read the full article at Liverpool Echo

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Derek Knox
1 Posted 05/06/2025 at 12:13:16
I have watched Rangers on TV a few times and he seems a decent player, having said that, apart from Celtic, and possibly Hearts, Dundee United and Aberdeen, the opposition is below that of the Premier League. So not a good barometer as far as performances and goals are concerned.

However, if the price is right he could be worth a punt, although we don't, or apparently don't, have a great deal to spend. Why can't we find players like this when they were available for buttons?

Fred Charters
2 Posted 05/06/2025 at 12:30:17
Just watched a few videos of him on YouTube. Wears number 10 shirt & looks good. Similar style to Ili but could fit in the same side.

Derek, I agree the competition in Scotland's Premiership is way below the Premier League but many good players have graced our league. Hate to say it but Van Dijk is an obvious recent one and I could spend a while naming all the great Scottish players whom we have had over the years.

Keith Gleave
3 Posted 05/06/2025 at 12:50:11
Slightly off topic, we seem to be linked to a lot of African players. Would this be a problem or has the African cup changed dates
Ryan Holroyd
4 Posted 05/06/2025 at 12:53:57
AFC is 21 December to 18 January in Morocco 2025
Kev Johnson
5 Posted 05/06/2025 at 13:04:44
Whatever you do, don't go "slightly off topic" Keith (@3)!

If my recent experience is anything to go by, failure to stick to The Point will result in your contribution(s) being wiped off.

In particular, never ever mention the old H1 Crosville bus.

Tom Bowers
6 Posted 05/06/2025 at 13:19:28
I agree that the standard of the Scottish Premiership is not that of the Premier League, although Celtic and Rangers are exceptions.

Some players never make the step up, although Arteta was also an exception.

Buyer beware!

Christy Ring
7 Posted 05/06/2025 at 13:37:20
I've watched him a few times against Celtic, didn't stand out for me, and very hard to judge how good a footballer is, in Scottish football.
Robert Tressell
8 Posted 05/06/2025 at 13:47:25
He would be more suited to a club like Norwich or one of the three relegated sides.
Eric Myles
9 Posted 05/06/2025 at 13:53:03
Robert, only for us to be looking at buying him next season for £30 mill?
Neil Lawson
10 Posted 05/06/2025 at 14:40:19
Are we going to have an article evaluating every player with whom we are being linked?

That's an awful lot of articles — with the emphasis on awful.

Stuart Ainsworth
11 Posted 05/06/2025 at 14:47:12
Personally, I think our priority should be Gus Hamer. Outstanding player, certainly too good for the Championship, who scores and creates goals.

However, I read that he's settled in Yorkshire so might prefer Dirty Leeds.

Mike Gaynes
12 Posted 05/06/2025 at 15:57:06
Neil, there’s not much else for the journos to write about this time of year. And it is in the public interest to keep them off the streets and out of the pubs!
Stu Darlington
13 Posted 05/06/2025 at 17:59:35
Not seen much of this lad, but he didn’t impress me as being special.Don’t think he’s one to take us to the next level.
Silly season talking point.Next!
Denver Daniels
14 Posted 05/06/2025 at 19:38:09
Could be a diamande in the rough. I'll get my coat.
Paul Kernot
16 Posted 06/06/2025 at 02:03:43
Another smokescreen hopefully while the back room boys are working on the one's we really want. O'Reilly from Brighton looks interesting. Can't get a game in his preferred #8 role (Docoure replacement). No doubt Brighton would skin us for big money though.
Martin Farrington
17 Posted 06/06/2025 at 10:21:53
He's playing in Scotland. Thats not a great sounding board.
Never heard of him nor seen him.
Did he shine against european opponents ?
Did he win player of the season ?
Can he pass a ball ?
Kick one in the right direction ?
At least we play in the same colour.
Another bullshit made up guff for the masses I'm guessing
Derek Knox
18 Posted 18/06/2025 at 22:16:02
Kev @ 5, you've just mentioned that former mode of of transport, and your post is still visible !

Are the Eds going soft ? :-)

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