Frank Lampard’s Everton are interested in signing Michy Batshuayi from Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to 90min.
The report has claimed that Everton are in talks to bring the Belgium international striker to Goodison Park this summer.
If the transfer does go through, then it would be a permanent one, as Chelsea want to get his wages off their books, according to the report.
Should Everton sign Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea?
In our view, Everton should think long and hard before signing Michy Batshuayi on a permanent contract from Chelsea.
Yes, the Toffees need to replace Richarlison, who has gone to Tottenham Hotspur, but we think that the Merseyside club could do better than the Belgian.
Batshuayi is not a bad player and is a good striker, but is he at the standards to deliver the goods for Everton?
No.
The 28-year-old has not been able to make an impact at Chelsea during all these years at the club, and his loan spells at Crystal Palace were not exactly great.
Batshuayi scored 14 goals and gave three assists in the Turkish Super Lig during his loan spell at Besiktas last season.
That is very impressive, but his record in the Premier League is disappointing.
The Belgian has scored 15 goals and created two big chances in 77 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
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