AliousEverton and Bournemouth are reportedly eyeing Roma’s Edoardo Bove, according to Sky Sports Italy and Calcio Mercato. The Serie A club might consider offers around £15 million for the 22-year-old midfielder, whose contract runs until 2028.
Born in Rome, Bove idolizes Daniele De Rossi, a Roma legend who recently became the club’s head coach. Jose Mourinho, Bove’s former manager, nicknamed him “A Sick Dog” for his intense playing style, which resonated with fans. This combination of on-field aggression and off-field studiousness (Bove is pursuing an Economics degree) draws parallels to Everton’s Barry Horne, known for his academic background and fierce play.
Bove has made 92 appearances for Roma, including 31 in Serie A last season, scoring four goals overall. Comparisonator’s analysis suggests his playing style is most similar to Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp (86% match), followed by Burnley’s Sander Berge (77%) and Nottingham Forest’s Ibrahim Sangare (69%).
While Bove’s attacking stats are modest (0.8 shots per 90 minutes, no goals last season), he excels in other areas. He leads Premier League midfielders in winning loose balls (2.11 per 90) and ranks highly in successful link-up plays (0.35 per 90) and “pick-ups” (4.07 per 90). His duels won (10.81 per 90) also place him among the top performers in this category.
However, Bove’s passing average (30.77 successful passes per 90) and ball recoveries (7.44 per 90) suggest room for improvement compared to Premier League standards. Despite these areas for growth, his strengths in winning loose balls, link-up play, and duels indicate potential value for Sean Dyche’s Everton side.
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