Reports claim Everton are still in the race to sign PSV winger Hirving Lozano this summer, and the Toffees must make sure they win it.
What’s the story?
According to Mundo Deportivo, Everton and Valencia are leading the way to sign Hirving Lozano.
The report from Spain says there are “constant rumours” about a possible move for the Mexican international, but that Everton and Valencia are “the most attentive” teams at the table.
Lozano, who is expected to star at the World Cup for Mexico, grabbed an impressive 19 goals in all competitions for PSV this season, and Everton will be hoping new director of football Marcel Brands can sway the odds in their favour.
The report comes just days after a PSV beat reporter told ESPN Everton would be a good fit for the electric winger.
A super signing for Silva?
There aren’t many 22 year-old wingers with both the versatility and end product of Lozano, which is why Marco Silva must up his interest in the Mexican.
The young winger is extremely direct, and his first instinct is always to isolate his defender and beat him, something the fans at Goodison would love.
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“If I was a manager at a big club in England, I would take Lozano with my eyes closed,” PSV beat reporter Marco Timmer told ESPN. “He’s very good. He has big drive, not something you see often in Holland.”
“I think he’s a player for every team. For him it is good to move to a team that is not at the absolute top. Everton would be a right move. [He will] score 15 goals there.”
Such praise for Lozano will come as no surprise to those who have been tracking the youngster for quite some time, as he earned his move to Holland after scoring 31 times in 120 appearances for Mexican side Pachuca, mostly as a teenager.
Having played on both wings and even through the middle at times this season, Lozano’s end product sets him apart from other wingers of his ilk, scoring 17 and assisting eight across 27 Eredivisie appearances this season.
If Marco Silva is serious about bringing exciting, attacking football to Goodison Park, then Lozano should be an absolute top priority this summer.
So, Everton fans, do you think Lozano should be a top target this summer? Would he be a good fit at Goodison? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below…