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The 36-year-old midfielder has played a pivotal role over two tenures at the Toffees, but with his current terms set to expire at the end of June, the question is whether Idrissa Gana Gueye deserves a new deal.<\/strong><\/p>\n During the Senegalese\u2019s career, Gueye has racked up 236 appearances for the Blues whilst contributing 10 goals and 11 assists. With two separate periods at the club, a 3-year stint at PSG splitting them, the midfielder has cemented himself as a top-class operator.<\/p>\n But time waits for no man. So, does age come with wisdom, or simply tired legs and a lack of physical intensity?<\/p>\n Gueye has always been known by Evertonians to have an engine, having very strong interception abilities, something valuable in a defensive midfielder. Now, at 36 years of age, it is surely a matter of time before these elite characteristics naturally start to fade.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s something we started to see in 2025-26. In five of his first six seasons, Gueye ranked in the top three Premier League players for tackles won. Last season, he was 102nd, and eighth among the Everton squad. Limited minutes played their part in that total, but his 3.9 tackles per game average from 2024-25 dropped to 2.1 per 90 last season.<\/p>\n Gueye signed a 1-year contract last summer, with another year\u2019s extension potentially on the table, but can existing Everton players step up to the plate?<\/p>\n Despite rumours doing the rounds that Tim Iroegunam may be heading for the exits, the 22-year-old has played significant minutes under Moyes\u2019s management this season. Iroegbunam seems to be developing into a talent, and one to keep an eye on. He made more tackles (68 to 43) than Gueye in 615 fewer Premier League minutes.<\/p>\n The obligation to purchase Merlin R\u00f6hl after this campaign\u2019s loan spell may create another option centrally too. A \u00a317.3M fee is pending to Freiburg.<\/p>\n The Premier League is continuing to develop its trend of a decreasing average age within starting XIs<\/a>. At the end of the day, the Premier League is renowned for being the most intense league in the world.<\/p>\n However, a trait younger players do not possess is experience, something Gueye will continue to provide if a new contract is agreed upon. As the intensity of the Premier League seems to increase, Gueye\u2019s presence on the pitch may gradually decline, but his mentality and experience will never.<\/p>\n Gueye is heading towards the end of his career, and a fresh contract is expected to have reduced terms. The Senegalese international currently earns a reported \u00a3120k per week, easily positioning him in the top five earners within the Everton squad.<\/p>\n It appears the terms, rather than the player\u2019s current ability, might be the determining factor in whether an agreement is reached.<\/p>\n Read more – Squad Cost Ratio and how it could impact Everton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \t\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note: the following content is not moderated or vetted by the site owners at the time of submission. Comments are the responsibility of the poster. Disclaimer<\/a> ()<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 14:10:59 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n No but thanks for all you\u0092ve done, great player but time to move on from dinosaur Moyes choice of aging players time to give youth a chance.
Yes he is experienced, but letting him play pushes a player who needs experience to the bench. Thanks Idrissa you\u0092ve been a revelation \ud83d\udc99 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 14:20:24 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n Was good when he played but we need fresh, young players in the squad. Best wishes to Idrissa going forward wherever that may be. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n If he agrees to a pay cut and signs for 1 year, then absolutely. <\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 14:31:43 <\/span><\/p>\n
Why not?? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n I think a lot of very good managers who I don’t consider to be dinosaurs would be looking to keep Gueye, Mike.<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 14:42:38 <\/span><\/p>\n
Top-level football has now become a squad game. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n No.<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 14:53:51 <\/span><\/p>\n
His playing is on a downward spiral. His age is catching up to him, and we have other players that can fill his role.<\/p>\n
He has been a very good player for Everton, but sentimental value is not worth the money we would pay him.<\/p>\n
Also, him playing in the World Cup means he would not have a long, long vacation needed for a player his age. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n No, if we are a professional outfit, we should have been planning for his departure months ago. <\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 15:06:49 <\/span><\/p>\n
37-year-olds do not play centre-midfield in the Premier League. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n We need to find the next Gana.<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 15:48:00 <\/span><\/p>\n
He’s still got something to offer and there isn’t another one in our squad that can do what he does as well as he does, but at some stage you need to move on. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n Thanks for all his effort in a blue shirt but time to move on.
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 15:58:36 <\/span><\/p>\n
\nAny money on wages spent on a new contract, albeit just one year, could be spent on a replacement with a long term career.<\/p>\n
Best of luck to him where he moves to, perhaps Saudi with a big pension pay day? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n No for me, at 37 years and playing midfield in the Premier League is a struggle. <\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 16:35:10 <\/span><\/p>\n
He’s been a great servant, but time to move on and bring in a younger replacement. Knowing Moyes, he probably wants to keep him, and play him in every game. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n Until we bring in a replacement (and Garner is a complement not replacement) Gueye needs to be here.<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 17:07:52 <\/span><\/p>\n
You only have to see how the team descended in his absence at the end of the season to see what we are like without him.<\/p>\n
Gueye is an excellent ball winner and defence shield and, until we have someone else who has settled in, he must stay. 37 or not, he is an important part of our team. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n Last few months, since the talk started, I wanted him to stay here, firstly because of him being a part of keeping Ndiaye settled and happy at Everton, and his experience. And now, Tim, the replacement in my eyes, might leave? Not on my watch, but what can I do? Say “Tim, Please Stay!”<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 17:19:35 <\/span><\/p>\n
Well, numbers show that Gana plays differently now, the question is: Is it good or bad? Can he play enough games next season to fulfill his wage?<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, there’s some truth in moving on, but time can only show what will happen. <\/p>\n
Enjoy the World Cup, toffees. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n No. He’s been declining for at least two years. Invest in Iroegbunam, Armstrong and Garner for the ball-winning, defence-shielding side of the game. <\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 17:20:33 <\/span><\/p>\n
Play Dewsbury-Hall and R\u00f6hl in the \u20182′ of the 4-2-3-1 alongside them and focus on signing match-winning players in the wide positions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n He is not up to snuff and for the most part hasn’t been since he came back. Let him go along with others who have been here too long collecting big pay packets, sorry Seamus.<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 18:32:13 <\/span><\/p>\n
As an attacker I am even against bringing Jack back but he showed he still has enough to help the mediocre defence we currently have so I would give him one more season. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n No. We need to move on from Gana. <\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 18:50:28 <\/span><\/p>\n
We also need to sell Iroebungan, who is not good enough and never will be good enough for a team with aspirations of the Top 6. I’ve never seen an Everton player give the ball away as much as Iroebnugan. Moyes also doesn’t truest Alcaraz so he can also go too.<\/p>\n
Bring in Hackney and Morten Jjulmand, if we can get the latter. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 19:01:11 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n Yes, now that Seamus has gone we need a focus for our sentimentality <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n Rather tim & Alcaraz left and gana told he’ll be second string behind kdh, Garner rohl, Armstrong & Hackney hopefully. <\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 19:03:05 <\/span><\/p>\n
He’s probably on a big wage tho, so wouldn’t be too worried if Hackney came and gana, tim & Alcaraz left. <\/p>\n
Rohl & Armstrong shown they have the ability to overtake what gana now offers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n Can a one year deal on the right terms hurt the club?<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 19:39:34 <\/span><\/p>\n
Seems to me he can still do a decent job and so could be fine for the squad. I don\u0092t know what he might do off the pitch that could be useful (yes, I know he\u0092s been controversial at times) but he might help retain \/ recruit players.<\/p>\n
There aren\u0092t many, but there are a few who can play well enough beyond 36 and he could be one. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n I like Gana. But if he wants \u00a3120k a week, then that is very hard to justify.<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 19:41:37 <\/span><\/p>\n
A reluctant release. The \u00a36m on wages is needed elsewhere. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 22:25:50 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n If we are ever going to move the Club forward the answer is thank you but goodbye, <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n He is not up to snuff and for the most part hasn’t been since he came back. Let him go along with others who have been here too long collecting big pay packets, sorry Seamus.<\/p>\n
\n 11\/06\/2026 at
\n 22:27:04 <\/span><\/p>\n
As an attacker I am even against bringing Jack back but he showed he still has enough to help the mediocre defence we currently have so I would give him one more season. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n Gueye had a better season than Mykolenko, Tarkowski, McNeil, Barry, Beto, O’Brien (at right back). Most of them will be next season.<\/p>\n
\n 12\/06\/2026 at
\n 04:14:10 <\/span><\/p>\n
Plus Moyes loves players over 30 years old.<\/p>\n
If they can reach a compromise on salary, then one additional year is OK by me.<\/p>\n
He probably would have headed to Saudi Arabia for a final payday if the region was stable. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n Gueye had a better season than Mykolenko, Tarkowski, McNeil, Barry, Beto, O’Brien (at right back). Most of them will be next season.<\/p>\n
\n 12\/06\/2026 at
\n 04:14:10 <\/span><\/p>\n
Plus Moyes loves players over 30 years old.<\/p>\n
If they can reach a compromise on salary, then one additional year is OK by me.<\/p>\n
He probably would have headed to Saudi Arabia for a final payday if the region was stable. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n Si(#17), “He might help retain or recruit players” and any that won’t play ball he could smack in the mouth, if he’s kean enough.<\/p>\n
\n 12\/06\/2026 at
\n 05:47:10 <\/span><\/p>\n
Liam(#15); that really made me laugh. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n 12\/06\/2026 at
\n 07:13:21 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n 1 year contract – yes.
>1 year – no. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n He has been a great servant for our club but time waits for no one — take note, Moyes! Time to move on but very good luck to him.<\/p>\n
\n 12\/06\/2026 at
\n 10:24:10 <\/span><\/p>\n
He will always be welcome back… unlike many traitors and inpersonators… Barry top of that tree for me! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n 12\/06\/2026 at
\n 11:14:45 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n I get the feeling that quite rightly Moyes wants him to stay, as even at 36 he was still one of our better players last season, but I get the feeling that TFG want a younger age group. There was no question about Ganas fitness as he probably covered more ground than any other player. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Posted\n I think most of us are guilty of focusing on age as a number. Yes, generally speaking, 37 years is usually when players are past their prime. But 2 comments:
\n 12\/06\/2026 at
\n 11:16:37 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n1. People ‘age’ at different rates, and in Gana’s case, he is an exceptionally fit athlete, and there are plenty of examples of players in their late 30s who still played at a very high level – James Milner, Ashley Young, etc. Having said that, Gueye’s game is an ‘all-energy’ rushing game rather than being a more tactical player who knows how to conserve energy and take up good positions instead of chasing after the ball.
\n2. An exceptional player past his prime would still be better than most younger players.<\/p>\n
On balance, I would say keep him for 1 more year as a senior pro with a specific role – that of closing out a game when the opposition players are tired and as a squad filler when injuries\/suspensions hit the squad. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n 12\/06\/2026 at
\n 11:17:13 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n No <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n 13\/06\/2026 at
\n 16:58:54 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!\u2026 I want to see more goals and chances, we want more attacking football. Gueye\u0092s shooting alone is enough to get rid of him. The amount of decent chances he just balloons over the bar every single season is infuriating. Nobody in our team scores goals ffs!!! Sort it out <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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