The Atletico Madrid ace would be a fantastic signing for Everton.
Everton boss Marco Silva has made a fairly underwhelming start to his tenure at Goodison Park, and he will surely be looking to bolster his ranks during this month’s transfer window.
One area where he might be looking to strengthen is his attacking department, with more competition required for the likes of Theo Walcott and Richarlison.
With this in mind, the Toffees should consider challenging the likes of Newcastle and Wolves for the signature of Atletico Madrid ace Gelson Martins.
The 23-year-old was one of Europe’s hottest prospects when he joined Atleti from Sporting Lisbon in the summer, but he has really struggled at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
It could be argued that he hasn’t been given ample opportunity to shine by Diego Simeone, however, having made just one La Liga start, and he could prove to be a really useful asset for Everton.
Martins possess blistering pace, and he would provide real competition for Theo Walcott in the wide right position.
The Portugal international plays with a certain kind of energy and exuberance that would surely help Everton improve upon the potency of their play in the final third, and he could be available for a real snip.
Spanish publication AS claim that Atleti are willing to send Martins out on loan for a small fee of just £3.5 million, and the Toffees should jump at the chance.
The 23-year-old still has a lot to prove, and that hunger, combined with his undoubted quality, would surely make him an incredibly sensible addition to the Everton squad this month.
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