According to reports in Portugal, Everton are chasing Sporting CP winger Gelson Martins, but is he better than what they already have?
A report from A Bola this week claims William Carvalho is not the only Sporting CP player Everton are eying up this summer, as new director of football Marcel Brands is keen to tap into the Portuguese market.
A Bola claim Bas Dost and Martins are both on Brands’ shopping list, and a move for Martins seems particularly enticing.
The 23 year-old still has plenty of room to develop, but has had an incredible season for Sporting, grabbing eight goals and eight assists in 31 league games.
The young speedster’s balance and close control make him almost impossible to dispossess, and his lack of size and strength is offset by his wonderful low centre of gravity.
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However, Martins predominantly plays on the right hand side, and having just brought Theo Walcott in six months ago, he would be an extravagant signing to say the least.
Walcott struggled slightly after a hot start to his Everton career, but he is much more experienced than Martins, can match him for pace, and shouldn’t be punished for what he was or wasn’t able to do under the much maligned Sam Allardyce.
Martins is an excellent young player, but Everton should be more focused on solidifying their paper thin midfield, and shouldn’t splash out on a player who may not even dislodge Walcott.
So, Everton fans, would you back a move for Martins? Or would you prefer Walcott on the right wing next season? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below…
