hands are tied and his job is virtually impossible given our failings at Board level.

The recent revalation that Lampard wanted Kudus sums us up really. Speaking with a Dutch outlet whilst still at Ajax, Kudus confirmed that he wanted a move to Merseyside to gain valuable game time in his career, but that a move never materialised in the end, with former boss Frank Lampard missing out on the addition of a now proven player in England’s top flight.

The club will undoubtedly be kicking themselves that they couldn’t secure a deal for the winger’s services - especially considering his rapid development at West Ham - with Football Insider reporting earlier this year that a deal would have been done had the Toffees' finances been 'healthy'.