Guela Doue offers come and get me plea to Everton in 'perfect' World Cup moment

Guela Doue could prove to be the perfect signing for Everton this summer.

The Toffees have been in desperate need of a right-back for multiple summer transfer windows.

Jake O'Brien has been forced to play in an unnatural position due to the lack of another option.

It's clear that David Moyes doesn't trust Nathan Patterson, so a fresh face must come in this summer.

It could be the perfect time to seal a deal for the Strasbourg and Ivory Coast star after the World Cup.

Doue has shown exactly what he can do and why Everton need him, even while being dumped out of the tournament.

Guela Doue blows everyone away vs Norway

Cote d'Ivoire's summer came to an early end in the round of 32 against Norway on Tuesday.

A late strike from Erling Haaland booked his side's place in the last 16, forcing Emerse Fae's side out in the process.

The frustration of being dumped out will sting, but it didn't stop Doue from proving himself on the international stage once more.

He put in an excellent performance down the right and certainly caught the eye of Danny Murphy on BBC One.

The ex-Liverpool man described the full-back's 49th minute cross as "perfect".

He caused panic in the Norway box despite no one getting a touch as the ball flashed across the six-yard box.

That summed up his game, while he also showcased his talents with a Neymar-esque touch on the flank.

These were just moments in a positive performance that showed Everton exactly why they need to be pushing hard to sign Doue, who would show an attacking side not seen at the back for years now in blue.

How can Everton win battle to sign Doue amid intense transfer race

There is no shortage of interested parties in the defender at this early stage of the summer.

Africa Foot reported in June that Borussia Dortmund and PSG are interested, while The Times outlined links to Everton.

The 23-year-old is a favourite on Merseyside and is only likely to have improved that opinion at the World Cup.

The race for his signature is only likely to "intensify", but the Blues need to make sure they win this race.

By offering guaranteed starting minutes at right-back in the Premier League would certainly be a plus point.

There may also need to be a point made that Everton could ultimately help him seal a big move elsewhere further down the line.

That isn't what fans will want to hear in L3, but could ultimately allow them to sign a top player who has lit up the World Cup.

Doue has proven just how good he could be at Hill Dickinson Stadium and why he should be top of the shortlist on Merseyside.