da dobrowin： As reported by The Mirror, Everton are interested in securing the services of Napoli forward Manolo Gabbiadini to replace star striker Romelu Lukaku.
What’s the story?
da cassino： We discussed last week suggestions Lukaku’s time could be limited at Goodison Park, with Ronald Koeman already seeking potential replacements, and he could have already found his man.
The Mirror report that Italy international striker Gabbiadini is the player Koeman wants to take Everton forward and they’re willing to go beyond the rejected £14.5m offer they’ve already tabled.
They also reckon that the Serie A club are holding out for £20m for their man, a significant chunk of change.
Who is Gabbiadini?
Manolo Gabbiadini is in his third season at Napoli and isn’t finding first-team football a guarantee, starting just seven league games this campaign.
In a division notorious for tight games defined by defensive play, Gabbiadini has managed to score 22 goals in 71 appearances for Napoli during the three-year spell. Previously he starred for Sampdoria and has also made six outings for the Italian national side.
At 6ft. 2″, he certainly has the physical presence to replace Lukaku and is known for his heading ability and hold-up play, alongside his eye for goal.
Everton fans may be hoping for a more established striker in an elite league to replace their favourite, but a move for Gabbiadini represents good value, and at 25, he’s a striker who is likely to improve in the future.
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