Everton were reportedly keen to sign Michy Batshuayi from Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer and he’s now on loan at Valencia in La Liga.
How to judge Michy Batshuayi? For every prolific spell, such as at Marseille and Borussia Dortmund, the striker seems to endure a lean streak that casts severe doubts upon his ability to score goals at the top level.
The Chelsea-owned forward was a revelation on loan at Dortmund in the second half of last season but he has looked a shadow of that prolific, back-flipping goal machine since moving to La Liga with Valencia.
In 20 games in all competitions, Batshuayi has scored just three times with his chances of staying at the Mestalla until the end of the season seemingly up in the air.
In fact, Batshuayi is making a mockery of suggestions that Everton could have made him their record signing in the summer.
After helping Belgium finish third at the World Cup, The Mirror claimed that Everton wanted to sign Batshuayi despite the fact that Chelsea value their seldom-seen centre-forward at a staggering £50 million (The Standard).
Now, the Batshuayi of Dortmund or Marseille has the movement and finishing ability to finally fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku at Goodison Park. But £50 million for a player who has endured numerous false dawns and disappointments at the age of just 25?
Batshuayi is simply not worth the risk when there is better options available. Richarlison, for example.
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