In what would cause a major shock in the summer transfer window, The Friedkin Group could now land a bargain £25m deal to sign a European striker for Everton who has scored over 100 career goals.
Everton eyeing shock DCL replacement
Of course, what should not come as a shock is Everton’s pursuit of a striker. As things stand, the Toffees are set to lose Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the end of the season when his current contract expires. Leaving David Moyes with just Beto – who has only impressed in glimpses – to lead the line, the Toffees desperately need fresh firepower.
On that front, the transfer rumours have already been arriving thick and fast with names such as Hamza Igamane threatening to steal the headline in recent weeks. The Rangers forward has enjoyed an impressive season in a struggling side and could now earn a move away from Ibrox as a result.
Friedkin certainly haven’t been afraid of ambition since taking over in Merseyside back in December before almost instantly sacking Sean Dyche in favour of Moyes in what has proved to be a successful decision.
Now, however, they could be preparing to make their most ambitious move yet. According to GiveMeSport, Friedkin may now sign Dusan Vlahovic at a discounted £25m price for Everton this summer in a shock deal for a striker who was among Europe’s best not so long ago.
Having initially arrived for a hefty £67m at Juventus in 2022, the Serbia international has struggled to truly replicate his Fiorentina form, albeit whilst the Italian giants continue to rebuild.
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valuation his valuaiton crashing down to just £25m, Vlahovic could now emerge to become the bargain of the summer, especially if he went on to rediscover his most clinical form.
Still just 25 years old, the forward is certainly a player worth taking a gamble on and someone who is still more than capable of adding to his tally of 120-career goals.
“Strong” Vlahovic would be an instant upgrade
If Everton were to shock the rest of Europe by landing a player of Vlahovic’s calibre then there’s no doubt that he would be an instant upgrade on Moyes’ current options. In one summer swoop, Juventus’ trash can become the Toffees’ treasure and the goalscorer that they’ve been crying out for since Calvert-Lewin’s form became suffocated by injury struggles.
Even though he’s not the first choice in Turin, Vlahovic has still been at the centre of Thiago Motta’s praise in recent weeks. The Juventus manager told reporters at the end of last month: “He plays because he deserves it. We have an extraordinary relationship.
“He has a strong character and mentality. Today, he showed great professionalism and helped his teammates. It’s easy to manage a champion like him.”
With 14 goals to his name in all competitions so far this season, it would be easy to argue that the forward has been hard done by at times this season. Alas, if his talents aren’t appreciated at Juventus, then it could be Everton who are left to take full advantage this summer.
