
everton They are one of several clubs keeping a close eye on the chance-creating monster ahead of the upcoming transfer window, according to a new report.
Everton aims to retain Premier League title
A hard-fought clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium brought Everton one step closer to the top of the table. Premier League Survival is the ultimate goal Sean Dyche’s This season.
The Toffees keep Arsenal three points clear of the relegation zone with one game below them, a Merseyside derby.
Despite being the second-lowest goalscoring team in the league, Everton have also defended well in recent weeks, keeping clean sheets in four of their last five games – the only exception being a defeat by Manchester United Defeated 4-0.
Relevant
Looking back, they have conceded only 7 goals in the past 10 games, 4 of which were against the Red Devils, and are slowly but surely moving away from the relegation zone. That’s the ultimate goal given the off-field disruption, with the Toffees due to move into a new stadium next season and in the final stages of a takeover by the Friedkin Group, which is expected to be in place in January.
They will inherit a squad that may need major surgery ahead of the new season, with the club currently set to lose up to eight players for nothing next summer, including Ashley Young and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
As a result, a major overhaul is almost certain and now the Toffees may have found a new target.
Everton eyeing Championship star
According to Football League World, this is Everton are one of several clubs keeping tabs on Watford creative star Georgi Chakvetadze.
The Georgia international striker has had an outstanding season so far and is a key reason why Tom Cleverley’s side are in the play-off places.
Although he has only provided four assists this season, he has created more chances than anyone else in the league and has completed 11 more passes and shots than anyone else in England’s second tier.
Teammate Daniel Bachmann Full of praise for the small forward “The way he carries the ball is amazing,” he told Sky Sports after November’s 1-0 win over Oxford United.
Now, he has reportedly attracted the attention of Everton, Premier League rivals Leicester City and Wolves, although all three are “wary of the high price he could fetch in mid-season”.
Reports emerged in October that the Hornets would be asking for £20m to sign the Georgian, and his performances since then have seen that value only increase. As a result, it is claimed that “the price tag they are demanding is likely to put off the Premier League side in January”.
However, a summer move may make more sense, especially if Watford fail to secure promotion to the Premier League, while Everton will need signings to bolster their squad after what looks like a mass exodus from Merseyside. line-up.