Sport nationEverton Offered Chance to Sign “Top Class” Premier League Veteran for Free
Everton has been offered the chance to bolster their ranks on the cheap as they look to survive in the Premier League this season. The Toffees are sinking ever closer to the relegation zone, and David Moyes’ return got off to a poor start as his side was beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa.
Despite the loss, there were plenty of positives to take from the game for Toffees fans. Against a potential challenger for the Champions League spots, they held their own and created more than enough opportunities to snatch a point. However, their familiar failings struck again, and they were unable to find the back of the net.
Everton’s Struggles in Front of Goal
Only Southampton (12) have scored fewer goals than Everton’s 15, and Moyes admitted after the game that he was “definitely” planning on using the transfer window to try and address their goalscoring woes.
“I can definitely see we are lacking a level of quality that will give us opportunities or make us more goals or score more goals which we’d like to address if we can do that,” he told the media.
Everton has been linked with a move for Leicester City forward Tom Cannon, and now they have been offered the chance to potentially bolster their ranks on the cheap with some Premier League experience.
Willian Available on a Free Transfer
That comes as the Telegraph report that Everton is one of several Premier League sides who have been offered the chance to sign Willian on a free transfer this winter after he agreed a mutual termination of his deal at Olympiacos.
Now 36-years-old, the Brazilian forward left the Premier League over the summer after a two-year stint at Fulham, but struggled in Greece and is keen on a return to the English top flight.
Dubbed a “top class” player during his last spell with the Cottagers by manager Marco Silva, the veteran would certainly bring Premier League experience, having amassed over 300 appearances in the top flight and lifting the Premier League title on two occasions.
Everton is “understood to have shown an interest” in bringing him to Goodison Park. Though his best days may now be behind him, Willian still proved his value to Fulham last season, scoring four times and grabbing two assists in 31 appearances and being a regular starter for Silva’s side.
That return would have put him fourth on Everton’s goalscoring charts last season, and would see him at the top of them so far this campaign. With the club keen to add more options to their attack, he could be a low-cost solution that may provide massive potential return on investment.
Willian’s Potential Impact at Everton
Especially if he can help propel the Toffees up the Premier League and away from the drop zone. Everton is in desperate need of a boost, and Willian’s experience and quality could be just what they need.
The Brazilian’s ability to play across the front line would also provide Moyes with plenty of options. He could play as a winger, a number ten, or even as a false nine, allowing the Everton manager to mix things up and keep opposition defenders guessing.
Of course, there are no guarantees that Willian would be able to replicate his form from his time at Chelsea and Arsenal, but he would certainly be a worthwhile gamble for Everton. The Toffees are in a precarious position, and they need to take risks if they want to stay in the Premier League.
With Willian available on a free transfer, this could be an opportunity that Everton cannot afford to pass up. They need to act quickly, though, as other Premier League sides are also interested in signing the Brazilian veteran.
Conclusion
Everton has been offered the chance to sign Willian on a free transfer this winter, and it could be an opportunity that they cannot afford to pass up. The Brazilian veteran would bring Premier League experience and quality to the Toffees’ attack, and could be the boost they need to stay in the Premier League.
With the transfer window heating up, it remains to be seen whether Everton will be able to secure Willian’s signature. However, if they can, it could be a shrewd move that pays dividends for the rest of the season.
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