Everton named as possible destination for attacker who’s his country’s ’next big thing’

Add as preferred source on Google

Everton have lacked quality in attack this season.

Sean Dyche’s men have scored just 10 goals in their opening 11 games and as a result, they find themselves narrowly above the relegation zone.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
11	BrentfordBrentford	11	5	1	5	22	22	0	16
12	B’mouthBournemouth	11	4	3	4	15	15	0	15
13	Man UtdManchester United	11	4	3	4	12	12	0	15
14	West HamWest Ham	11	3	3	5	13	19	-6	12
15	LeicesterLeicester	11	2	4	5	14	21	-7	10
16	EvertonEverton	11	2	4	5	10	17	-7	10
17	IpswichIpswich	11	1	5	5	12	22	-10	8
18	Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace	11	1	4	6	8	15	-7	7
19	WolvesWolves	11	1	3	7	16	27	-11	6
20	SouthamptonSouthampton	11	1	1	9	7	21	-14	4

The Friedkin Group aren’t happy with the current situation at Everton and could look to make a change in the dugout if things get any worse.

But for now, Dyche is receiving the backing and could be given funds in the January transfer window to bring in further reinforcements.

With that said, it’s just come to light that Everton have been named as a possible destination for a highly-rated attacker on the continent.

• READ MORE: What the English media are saying after Jordan Pickford’s display in 5-0 win vs Republic of Ireland

Everton named as possible destination for Ernest Nuamah

Everton were interested in signing Lyon attacker Ernest Nuamah during the summer transfer window but they failed to get a deal over the line.

Now, according to the Daily Mail, Everton have been named as a possible destination for Nuamah this Janaury transfer window.

Lyon are set to be relegated to Ligue 2 next season by French football’s financial watchdog and they can’t sign any players until they resolve their books.

So they will have to sell key assets to raise funds and that will likely see Nuamah – who is considered ‘Ghana’s next big thing’ (The Atheltic) – sold on a permanent deal.

The exciting young attacker is valued at around £25m.

• READ MORE: National media tear into Everton international for passing it backwards ‘too often’ in lacklustre display

Nuamah stats vs Dwight McNeil

If Everton were to sign Nuamah, he’d likely be competing against Dwight McNeil for a spot in Dyche’s starting 11.

Here’s how their statistics compare, as per FBref.

Evidently, Nuamah’s underlying data is far more impressive than McNeil’s, so perhaps he’d be an upgrade on the former Burnley wide player.

The Toffees are in desperate need of a striker this winter, too, so it remains to be seen if they can afford to sign two attackers for sizable fees.

• READ MORE: What Everton are planning to do with Orel Mangala when his loan deal expires