When Arnaut Danjuma secured a loan to Everton from Villarreal before the start of the 2023-24 Premier League season, he excitedly posted on social media: “Second time lucky.” Danjuma nearly joined Everton on loan last January, even having a medical with the Merseyside club, only to end up at Tottenham instead on a last-minute deal. But after a rather unsuccessful loan spell with Tottenham during the second half of last season, Danjuma now has a second chance with Everton and is ready to seize the opportunity.
Danjuma’s return to Everton is a second chance that has everyone buzzing with excitement. As Everton seeks to improve its performance, fans are turning to online sportsbooks, eager to analyze the odds and predictions surrounding the team’s resurgence. With Danjuma’s arrival, the Toffees hope to secure the help they need to boost their standings. It’s no secret that their supporters are anticipating a brighter future with this talented addition to the squad.
The caveat is that it’s been a few years since Danjuma has been an impact player. He had just two goals in 10 La Liga appearances at Villarreal during the first half of last season. That prompted a move to Spurs, where he scored just once in nine Premier League appearances. Danjuma struggled to get much playing time with Tottenham. The club was in disarray toward the end of the season and underwent a late-season managerial change. That helped to make the 2022-23 campaign a lost season for Danjuma in many respects.
Of course, the best season of the 26-year-old Dutchman’s career came while he was in England. Danjuma scored 17 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions with Bournemouth during the 2020-21 season, leading the Cherries in goals that season. The caveat is that Bournemouth played in the English Championship that season. Danjuma now has to prove that he can produce like that in the Premier League.
Everton narrowly avoided relegation last season and scored the second-fewest goals in the Premier League with nobody scoring more than Dwight McNeil’s seven goals. With Danjuma being capable of scoring goals and playing multiple attacking positions, he appears to be the type of player the Blues need to survive another relegation battle. The opportunity is surely there for Danjuma to help Everton while putting his stamp on the Premier League. He just has to seize this second chance to play for the Toffees and make the most of it.
