Everton are reportedly set to move for Manolo Gabbiadini again in January.
Manolo Gabbiadini
According to Italian TV station Rai Sport, as reported by Football Italia, Everton are ready to rekindle their interest in Napoli forward Manolo Gabbiadini
The Toffees attempted to bring a striker to the club over the summer, but having hit a brick wall in moves for many players, they ended up signing Enner Valencia on a season-long loan deal from West Ham.
Manolo Gabbiadini
Valencia hasn’t featured much behind Romelu Lukaku, and doesn’t appear to be in line for a permanent move right now, meaning manager Ronald Koeman may look towards other strikers in January.
On deadline day in August, the Liverpool Echo reported that Everton had given up hope of a deal for Napoli forward Manolo Gabbiadini, after the Italian side frustrated Everton with their demands.
Now though, Rai Sport – as cited by Football Italia – claim that Everton are ready to make another attempt to sign the attacker during the January transfer window.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman
Gabbiadini, 24, made his name with Sampdoria, where his 19 goals in 50 games earned him a January 2015 move to Napoli, where he was largely a backup behind Gonzalo Higuain.
With 20 goals in 60 games for Napoli before the start of this season, Gabbiadini had a decent goal return despite limited starts, but didn’t become first choice after Higuain’s move to Juventus, as Arkadiusz Milik joined from Ajax in a big-money deal.
Manolo Gabbiadini
Everton appear to still be keen on luring Gabbiadini – who has six Italy caps to his name – and whilst a January move could be on the cards if Italian reports are to be believed, the Toffees could again be frustrated.
With Milik out for most of the season with a knee injury, Gabbadini may be needed by Napoli unless they can find a player who fits Maurizio Sarri’s system, meaning Everton may have to pay more than £20m to land Gabbadini.
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