As Everton welcome his first signing of the Friedkin era and David Moyes‘ second term, the Toffees are now reportedly set to swoop in on West Ham United’s move to sign the £25million striker.
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While their chances of survival have increased since the arrival of Moyes as his second in charge, Everton still need a raft of fresh faces if they are to rise from the depths of the relegation battle and into the comfort of mid-table. On that front, a number of names have also already been mentioned, as Friedkin looks to throw money around for the first time since taking office.
Among those names was Emerson Royalwho is set to drop down the AC Milan list following the arrival of Kyle Walker in January. Those at Goodison Park could finally replace the aging Ashley Young giving Royal a chance for insurance Premier League redemption for the first time since leaving Tottenham Hotspur last summer.
However, it’s not just their backline that needs improvement, with Everton currently set to lose Dominic Calvert-Lewin when his contract expires in the summer. With that in mind, one target has reportedly emerged.
According to De Telegraaf in the Netherlands, Everton are now looking to hijack West Ham’s deal to sign Brian Brobbey with the Dutchman already in London amid recent speculation.
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The Toffees could swoop in and match Brobbey’s €30m (£25m) valuation plus all bonuses before West Ham and deal the London club a frustrating blow before the end of the window.
The forward would certainly be an impressive strike with Tottenham Hotspur also reportedly interested. If Everton can win such a race this month, then the Friedkin era would undoubtedly get off to a great start in the transfer market.
“Prolific” Brobbey would be an instant upgrade
If there are any growing concerns about how Everton’s attack will look without Calvert-Lewin in the summer, then Brobbey’s arrival would quickly put them to bed. Not only would the Ajax star be a replacement for the England international, but he would also be an instant upgrade.
The Dutchman has been a star on the rise for a number of years and while this season’s numbers have dropped, 22 goals and 12 assists in the final campaign highlight exactly what Brobbey is capable of at his best.
Still only 22 years old, Brobbey found himself at the center Compliments of Jacek Kulig during Ajax’s impressive rise, and the football scout called the striker “prolific” as early as 2022.
At just £25m, Brobbey is a striker well worth the gamble if Everton want to sign a player capable of dragging them into mid-table this season and beyond, while also replacing Calvert-Lewin. While West Ham hesitate, the Toffees should come this month.
