Everton could complete one of the Premier League's greatest redemption stories with Alexander Sorloth transfer
Everton's interest in Alexander Sorloth sets an interest narrative for the upcoming Premier League campaign.
The Blues are understood to be chasing a new striker and the Atletico Madrid man is one that they could sign.
David Moyes is looking for someone to take the burden from Beto and Thierno Barry, who underperformed last season.
Everton were listed as a contender for Sorloth's signature by Spanish outlet AS on Friday.
The Norwegian striker has notched 44 goals and three assists in 107 matches since he joined Diego Simeone's side.
It would be a gamble to bring him to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, given how his previous time in England went.
What happened the last time Alexander Sorloth played in the Premier League?
Moyes could pull off one of the best redemption stories in league history if Sorloth was a success on Merseyside.
His last stint in England was a miserable one, with Crystal Palace between 2018 and 2020 .
He only played 20 times and notched just one goal and one assist, after his £9million move to the Selhurst Park side.
He had spells on loan with Gent and Trabzonspor, as the Eagles tried to take the pressure off his shoulders.
However, he could still be a success in L3, despite that dismal return from his last spell in the division.
Why Sorloth could achieve a sensational turnaround at Everton
Sorloth has turned around his career since joining the Wanda Metropolitano club in 2024.
He has emerged as a reliable option for Simeone, with the Argentine manager claiming that he has "characteristics that none of my other players have."
The ability to stretch defence and use physicality to occupy defenders would be a great asset for Moyes, and something that his current options struggle with.
Sorloth has also learnt from his time in England, and knows what it takes to play against the defences over here.
Speaking about his time at Palace, he said: "In England, there are the toughest defenders in terms of physicality.
"All the defenders are fast and they're strong."
He knows where it went wrong, and that can only be a good thing, as he is aware of what it takes to not repeat those same mistakes.
The ingredients for a sensational redemption are there, all that is left is for the Toffees to formalise their interest and make an offer to bring him back to the country.