Everton are reportedly keen on Malaga’s Sandro Ramirez.
Everton’s Joel Robles
Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles has told IB Times that he thinks Malaga attacker Sandro Ramirez is a ‘great striker’ amid links with a move to Goodison Park.
Sandro, 21, came up through the ranks with Barcelona having joined from hometown club Las Palmas in 2009, but he scored just seven goals in 32 first-team games for Barca.
Malaga forward Sandro shoots
Last summer, the Catalan giants allowed Sandro to leave, and he joined Malaga in a move that has given him the chance to show just how impressive he can be in front of goal.
Sandro has hit 14 goals in 30 La Liga appearances for Malaga this term, whilst also adding three assists in what has been a sensational campaign for the Spain under-21 international.
Unsurprisingly though, Sandro’s exploits with Malaga have triggered major interest, as The Independent recently claimed that Everton were confident of winning the race for his signature.
Sandro Ramires (#19) celebrates
Sandro has a release clause of just £5.1million, meaning it’s highly unlikely that he will still be with Malaga next season, and Everton will hope to win the race and add him to their attacking options.
Now, Everton’s Spaniard ace Joel Robles has told IB Times that he thinks Sandro is great striker, backing the alleged move for the player – particularly interesting given that the two players both have Gines Carvajal as their agent.
Everton’s Joel Robles
Robles added that he doesn’t know anything about the details of a move for Sandro, and whilst it isn’t up to him to decide whether Everton will try to sign him, he thinks is a promising player.
“I still follow La Liga closely and [Sandro] is a great striker,” said Robles. “Anyone who comes to improve the team would be welcome. But I know nothing [about his potential signing], I know that recently there were some pictures of Koeman watching a Malaga game but I do not know anything else.”
“He came from the Barcelona youth ranks and he has progressed a lot this season. He has done really well at Malaga, he is a scorer but [whether we should sign] is a question for the club. It’s not up to me to decide that,” he added.
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