Everton have made attacking options a priority in the January transfer window but just what might Dango Ouattara, the latest name linked with a move, potentially offer the Blues? According to Footmercato, sources close to the board of Outtara’s club Lorient, who are currently sixth in Ligue 1, say that Everton have already had an opening offer of €20million rejected but negotiations between the clubs are ongoing.
Born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital city, winger Ouattara started his career with Majestic FC in his homeland before switching to his current employers in Brittany in 2020. He spent his first season in France with Lorient’s B team but since progressing to their senior side he has made 47 appearances and scored seven goals, including scoring five times in 16 outings so far this term.
Not 21 until February 11, the 5ft 10in player primarily operates on the right flank but is versatile enough to switch to the left or even be deployed as a centre-forward and he has also scored five goals in 11 internationals for his country do date. Using Comparisonator’s Virtual Transfer tool and correlating Ouattara’s statistics to those playing in the Premier League in the same position shows some of the promise he might offer.
