Everton flop has become their biggest downgrade since Lukaku to Tosun

Angus Sinclair argues that Everton replacing winger Iliman Ndiaye with Brennan Johnson represents the club's worst downgrade since selling Romelu Lukaku and signing Cenk Tosun. Following Ndiaye's reported £65 million move to Manchester City, Everton acquired Johnson in a deal valued around £22 million that involved a straight swap with Crystal Palace for Dwight McNeil.

Sinclair criticizes Everton's summer recruitment under technical director Angus Kinnear and manager David Moyes, pointing out that Johnson has struggled to produce goals or assists across his opening appearances. The writer claims Johnson pales in comparison to Ndiaye's dribbling and creative output, warning it could hurt the Toffees' push for European qualification.