“That’s why they’re being linked with their players like Florentino Luis because they’re going to have to improve all over the park. Idrissa Gueye is not getting any younger, so he will need to be replaced in the near future.”

The Verdict: Time to go?

Given that the 99-time Senegal international is now 33-years-old, it is probably the correct decision for Dyche to be looking for a suitable long-term replacement, and there is evidence that Luis could be a real upgrade, in both an attacking and defensive sense.

The 23-year-old ranks in the 99th percentile for interceptions and passes attempted per 90 over the past year compared to other midfielders, averaging more than Gueye on both metrics over the same timeframe, while he is also in the 86th percentile for assists.

Gueye has by no means been poor in his second spell with the Toffees, averaging a 6.88 rating from Sofascore, the eighth-highest figure in the squad, however his age means he would be more suited to a back-up role next season, especially if Everton can land Luis.