Could Marcus Thuram prove to be a low cost/high quality solution to Everton’s scoring woes?
Given that he could be available on a Bosman-style free transfer this summer when his current contract at Borussia Monchengladbach is due to expire, Thuram is proving an enticing prospect for many clubs across Europe. A report in 90 Min reckons the Blues’ Premier League rivals Newcastle United have held talks with the 25-year-old’s representatives as they prepare to battle it out with Serie A side Internazionale for his signature, adding: “Aston Villa, Everton, Leicester and West Ham are all among Thuram’s lengthy list of suitors, with the Gladbach striker expecting plenty of offers this summer ahead of a probable exit from the Bundesliga.”
Everton could certainly do with some additional firepower, that’s for sure. Owner Farhad Moshiri boldly proclaimed during an interview with Jazz Bal, chair of the club’s Fan Advisory Board in January: “If we need a striker, we’ll get one”, only for the Blues to be the only team fighting to stay in the Premier League not to strengthen their squad when the window closed, despite selling Anthony Gordon to Newcastle United for £45million.
