Everton are exploring a number of deals now that the January transfer window is open.
David Moyes could sign three new players this month, as the Everton boss targets a striker, midfielder and full-back.
The Toffees are showing an interest in Ivan Toney, whilst Evan Ferguson, Artem Dovbyk and Nicolas Jackson have also been linked.
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On the midfielder front, Moyes is keeping tabs on Watford’s Imran Louza after his sensational season in the Championship.
Now, a fresh report is emerging linking the Toffees to a right-back on the continent.
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Everton want to sign Zakaria El Ouahdi
Over the last 24 hours, Everton have been showing an interest in Genk’s Zakaria El Ouahdi, with a £12m deal mooted.
The Toffees are facing competition from Crystal Palace, and they’re currently at a more advanced stage in negotiations.
But, it wouldn’t at all be surprising if Moyes greenlights the board to move ahead with the transfer, as he’s been keen to upgrade on Jake O’Brien for some time.
Criticism has been aimed at O’Brien for his lack of attacking threat, and El Ouahdi certainly has that in abundance.
Everton want to sign Zakaria El Ouahdi… he looks like an upgrade on Jake O’Brien 🤩
According to FBref data, the right-back ranks in the top one per cent for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes compared to his positional peers in Europe.
El Ouahdi has already netted an impressive four times this season, which followed an eight-goal campaign last year.
Zakaria El Ouahdi is extremely versatile
El Ouahdi looks like the perfect signing for Everton this winter as he can also operate as a left-back and even as a wide player.
Moyes does want a new left-back as Vitaliy Mykolenko hasn’t shown enough going forward and in possession of the ball.
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So, the potential El Ouahdi would achieve two things at once, providing competition for both O’Brien and Mykolenko.
And, with just a £12m valuation, it’d allow Moyes much more spending power to bring in a centre-forward, which is the main priority.
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