Everton target Jean-Matteo Bahoya in transfer move - He holds impressive Bundesliga record. Everton have emerged as another late target for Jean-Matteo Bahoya. The Eintracht Frankfurt winger is already a France under-21 international, and could be heading to the Premier League this summer. Angus Kinnear addressed transfers directly at Hill Dickinson Stadium this week, with plenty more action to come. He said that 70 per cent of transfers are done in the final two weeks of the summer window, so he has no excuses now for David Moyes. It's no surprise that news has started to increase around Merseyside, with Bahoya the latest name revealed. And with an impressive Bundesliga record to his name already, he could take to England with ease.
What record does Jean-Matteo Bahoya hold?
There aren't many tougher tests for a young attacker than the Bundesliga, known for its physicality over most attributes. But, when you've clocked the highest-speed in the division, that can certainly help combat certain defenders. That's exactly what Bahoya holds as a record, so he'd bring a completely new dimension to the Hill Dickinson. Ed Aarons has reported that Everton hold an interest in the France under-21 international before the deadline. The Guardian journalist does state, however, that other Premier League clubs are keeping a keen eye on the winger.
Do Everton need another winger?
From the outside looking in, there are clear problems in other areas that need solving first. Then there is the complex situation of Jack Grealish. Everton were said to be re-signing Grealish late in the window, but now doubts have been revealed over that. So, does that leave another space for a winger? Brennan Johnson made the move to Merseyside from Crystal Palace, with Dwight McNeil going the other way. He makes it four wingers, with Iliman Ndiaye, Tyler Dibling and Tyrique George all in the squad. Unless Ndiaye is used more centrally this season by Moyes, it appears unlikely that another option is needed. Everton are crying out for another right-back, and possible a striker and central midfielder to help with injuries. But, it appears that Kinnear and the board have other ideas, let's hope that doesn't backfire on Moyes and Co.
What comes next?
Everton are currently 36 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race, and have a recent form of 0W-1D-4L (LLLLD, most recent first). They have scored 47 goals this season, and conceded 50. Their last result was a 1-0 loss to Tottenham on May 24. They will look to bounce back with a win against Ipswich on September 19, their next fixture.
