Report says Benfica player wants Everton move, would be an excellent signing

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Everton’s owner Farhad Moshiri has already indicated that the Toffees may not sign any players in January.

Benfica star Andrija Zivkovic would reportedly welcome a move to Everton in the upcoming January transfer window – and he could be the key to breaking into the top six places of the Premier League.

Portuguese outlet A Bola claim 22-year-old attacking midfielder Zivkovic would be keen to move to Merseyside, despite becoming a recognised fixture of the Benfica side and impressing in the Champions League.

Toffees owner Farhad Moshiri has already told TalkSport that Everton may not sign any new players in the January transfer window, stressing that manager Marco Silva should rely on his current players and young stars.

He said: “We really want to look after our young talent, and not just spend money and deprive them of a good career. We bought a lot of players. I think we will do well to bed in the players we have got.”

In his 64 appearances for Benfica, Zivkovic has become renowned for his ability to unlock a defence and create goals from attacking midfield – rather than score them himself.

The 13-time Serbia international has scored only four goals in the red of Benfica, but he has turned provider on 19 occasions – creating a goal in just over one every three games.

Everton have plenty of options in attacking midfield but recent injuries to Gylfi Sigurdsson and Andre Gomes have highlighted a need for another playmaker.

With Zivkovic wanting an Everton move, Silva may be tempted to bring him to Goodison Park but will have to convince the club’s owner fund a move to land the ex-Partizan Belgrade ace.