Everton keeping close tabs on Anderlecht forward Francis Amuzu
Everton are keeping close tabs on Anderlecht forward Francis Amuzu ahead of a potential swoop, according to Belgian outlet L’Avenir.
The Ghanian, 22, has been watched by the Toffees a couple of times in 2021-22, and they plan to keep doing so.
They are not the only ones keen on Amuzu, though, with Wolfsburg and Rangers also interested in recruiting his services.
However, Anderlecht are not keen on letting him go during the January transfer window, and it appears Everton and co have to wait till summer.
Hope?
The Goodison Park outfit are scouring Europe for bargain deals as Financial Fair Play rules have prevented them from splashing the cash right now, and they reckon Amuzu would be a quality addition to their attack.
Anderlecht boss Vincent Kompany praised him for his ‘quality‘ back in August, and it is not a surprise that he is wanted outside of Belgium.
He has four goals and four assists in 23 games across all competitions so far this term, but only eight of those are starts.
Everton could do with someone like that given his pace and crossing abilities, and those qualities have definitely attracted Rafa Benitez.
The opportunity to play in the Premier League definitely appeals, but Amuzu could be wary of his playing chances on Merseyside.
He would want to play where he is guaranteed constant opportunities, and the injuries to the Toffees this term have highlighted their lack of depth, so he could still get his chances should he move.
In other Everton news, the Toffees are plotting January loan-to-buy bid for centre-mid hailed by Jack Grealish last month.
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