But their interest in Everton's fortunes may fade a little when, as looks increasingly likely, James leaves Goodison Park in the next few weeks. The Colombian, for his part, went on record to say he just wants to play where he feels 'wanted'. It's what tends to happen when a player joins a club purely on the strength of their relationship with a manager. Everton actually topped the Premier League table seven matches into the season before relinquishing their grip as many unexpected early season bolters do. Everton enjoyed a fleeting glimpse and it's understandable if the fans are left wanting more and left feeling disappointed as James departs.

Source: Daily Mail August 08, 2021 19:00 UTC