Duncan Ferguson has cast doubt on Kevin De Bruyne joining Everton during the January transfer window, suggesting the midfielder would not be the kind of signing David Moyes would make. The former Everton striker, speaking on The Overlap Daily, acknowledged De Bruyne's quality but questioned whether the 35-year-old still has the legs for a Moyes team.
De Bruyne's Future at Napoli
De Bruyne's future at Napoli has been thrown into doubt, with reports earlier this week claiming he could leave the club in the upcoming January transfer. A report from Italy then claimed that Everton had been in touch with the midfielder's representatives over a deal, while PSV have also been linked with an approach in recent weeks.
Ferguson said: "He's been an incredible player, hasn't he? One of the best players ever to play in the Premier League. I wouldn't see him at Everton, no. I don't think that would be a David Moyes signing. That maybe would be somebody else doing that, I would think."
He added: "It was just rumoured. To be fair, he's a wonderful player, isn't he? I'm not sure if he still has the legs for a Moyes team, if I'm honest with you. But quality, one of the best ever. But yeah, I would like him at Everton. Get more flair players in there."
Potential Return of Grealish
Ferguson speculated that De Bruyne could move to Hill Dickinson Stadium if Jack Grealish returns to Manchester City, saying: "Maybe Jack Grealish will go back to Manchester City, whatever they'll do. Maybe they'll look to bring in De Bruyne in January to get a bit more flair in there, to make up for Jack not being there."
Grealish recently issued a statement apologising to supporters after making his Everton return.
Robertson and Maguire Talks
Ferguson also revealed that he wanted to bring both Andy Robertson and Harry Maguire to Everton while they were at Hull City. Robertson went on to enjoy a trophy-laden spell at Liverpool, while Maguire moved to Leicester City before joining Manchester United a couple of years later.
Asked about Robertson closing in on Sir Kenny Dalglish's Scotland appearance record, Ferguson said: "Fantastic. What a wonderful player, isn't he? He was just top, and he was wonderful at Liverpool. Obviously they won everything, didn't they?"
He recalled: "I might be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure that Andy Robertson got released from Celtic when he was younger, and he went to Queen's Park. And then he went on to Dundee United, and he was at Dundee United and he started to kick on. And I wanted him at Everton, another one, right? And then he went to Hull City, and Harry Maguire and Robertson were at Hull."
Ferguson added: "And I remember when their agent was walking through Finch Farm with one of our CEOs or whoever, and I was in my wee room doing my thing, and they shouted me out, 'Dunk.' And I come out, and it was the sporting director turning and saying, 'Oh, Dunk loves your clients, Maguire and Robertson, he wants them here.' So I wanted Maguire and Robertson at Everton when they were at Hull, and they were getting a package for £12 million or something for the both of them."
