The international right-back would be a superb signing for Everton this summer.
Toffees boss Ronald Koeman has spent heavily already this summer at Goodison Park, but he still has plenty of funds available, following the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United for a £75 million fee, that could rise to £90 million depending on performance.
One particular area of the Dutchman’s squad that seems to have been overlooked is the right back position, what with Seamus Coleman expected to be out for the long-term, after breaking his leg whilst on international duty with the Republic of Ireland last season.
With this in mind, Everton should consider entering the race for PSG full-back Serge Aurier, who has been told that he can leave the Parc des Princes this summer, according to French media outlet Le Parisien.
Airier in action for Paris St Germain
The 24-year-old is one of the most powerfully built defenders in the game, and that combined with the tenacious manner in which he applies himself on the pitch means that he would be ideally suited to the English game.
The Ivorian joined the Paris giants in the summer of 2015, for a fee believed to be in the region of £7 million, having spent the previous season on loan in the French Capital.
He has since gone on to make 59 appearances for his club, and has demonstrated his quality on a consistent basis, with his lung-busting displays.
The former Toulouse and Lens star is everything that a modern day full-back should be, and is equally as effective in the final third as he is in the defensive department.
Aurier would bring not just bring his footballing quality to Goodison, but also his wealth of experience of playing at the very highest level – something that could prove to be crucial to the Blues, who seem to be bereft of serial winners.
The Ivory Coast international does still have two years remaining on his current deal with PSG, but with Unai Emery’s apparent willingness to sanction his exit, Everton shouldn’t have to dig too deep in order to bring him to Merseyside.
The main problem they will face, however, will be stiff competition from the likes of Juventus and Manchester United for his signature, according to Italian media outlet TuttoMercatoWeb.
Paris St Germain’s Serge Aurier in action
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