How Atletico Madrid can play into Everton's hands for Nahuel Molina transfer

Everton have showcased an interest in Nahuel Molina at Atletico Madrid.

The Toffees remain in the market for a right-back, but remain without a true first-team option in the role.

Nathan Patterson remains at Hill Dickinson Stadium after returning from the World Cup with Scotland.

He doesn't appear to have the backing of David Moyes as Jake O'Brien has regularly been backed out of position instead of him.

A new right-sided defender is now wanted by the Blues and the Argentina international has emerged as a target.

Molina could prove to be a real coup for Everton as they seek to benefit from the latest goings on at Atleti.

How Everton can sign Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid

The 28-year-old has just seen out his fourth campaign with the LaLiga giants.

He hasn't featured less than 43 times in a year since his move from Udinese and played his most last time around.

That made way for his second career World Cup, but he wasn't able to replicate the glory of his first after lifting the trophy in Qatar.

He could now be on the move as French journalist Sebastien Vidal reported on Saturday that Everton are interested.

The Toffees are said to be "closely following" the right-back alongside Roma and Napoli.

The Argentine could be sold by Atleti could be sold to help them fund other signings this summer.

That could represent the perfect storm for the Merseyside outfit to step in and make a deal happen.

Molina could add hidden quality to Everton

There is no hiding from the fact that the Blues need a right-back and the 28-year-old could be a top option.

He has experience at the highest level and could represent a top pick up alongside Christian Norgaard, who looks set to join from Arsenal, as covered by Goodison News.

Having won two Copa America's and a World Cup with Argentina, his winning mentality would be a boost to everyone in L3.

That isn't all, as Molina has a surprise eye for a spectacular goal

Arguably his best came away to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu as he took aim from a sizable distance and found the top corner with a fierce effort.

That came just over a week after a similarly insane effort against Getafe as he found the top corner on the bounce while off balance.

The ability to score and create goals from full-back is something that Everton are desperate for and could find in Molina.