da marjack bet: With Deadline Day on the horizon clubs up and down the country are looking for any final deals they can get over the line and at Everton it’s no different.
da bwin: With new money from the boardroom and a new manager in Ronald Koeman the Toffees are hoping for a far more successful season than the two that have just gone under Roberto Martinez.
Things under the Spaniard became intolerable for the Goodison Park faithful with their side’s seemingly complete lack of regard for defending and he was ushered out this Summer.
Koeman has already gone about rebuilding the side with the signings of Yannick Bolasie and Ashley Williams amongst others but will surely be looking for more.
Perhaps he’ll be tempted to see what the French league has on offer and so fortunately for him, we’ve compiled a list of FIVE players he should give serious thought to.
Thank us later, Ronald…
Ryad Boudebouz
Boudebouz, at the age of 26, is perfectly primed to slot straight into Everton’s midfield should they manage to sign him.
He scored in Montpellier’s opening game of the French season and would give the Toffees versatility as he can play as an attacking midfielder or down either wing.
He has played 22 times for Algeria but given he plays for a side that aren’t considered one of the biggest in France, he’d probably be cheap too.
Cheikh N’Doye
N’doye is a real powerhouse in central midfield an was part of the Angers side that exceeded all expectations last season.
He scored seven goals from the centre of the park last year but as well as that, it’s his physical presence that Everton could do with in midfield.
At 6 foot 3 inches he’d mix it with the toughest in the Premier League and make the Toffees a much more formidable outfit.
Rachid Ghezzal
Ghezzal is a similar player to Boufal and similarly enjoyed a good goal-scoring run last season from the wide positions.
He scored ten goals from 38 games in all competitions for Lyon and with Koeman attempting to strengthen the Toffees’ wings, Ghezzal has to get a mention.
He has European experience with the French club and would get in a lot of sides looking to qualify for continental competition – just like Everton.
Corentin Tolisso
Tolisso turned 22 earlier this month but has been part of the Lyon side since 2013.
The central midfielder managed six goals last season as the French club looked to try and challenge PSG’s monopoly of the French game.
He can also play as a right back and that versatility would be welcome at Goodison Park especially if Seamus Coleman is blighted by injury issues again this season.