The transfer window may be closed, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t going to be any more signings in the Premier League.
Indeed, the free-agent window is still open, and there are a fair few interesting names up for grabs.
Perhaps a team would like to take a punt on a new striker. The likes of Daniel Sturridge and Andy Carroll are currently available, or if you want a more exotic option, Radamel Falcao is there for the taking.
However, in Everton’s case they don’t need a striker. What they need is a right-back and there’s a perfect man for the job available on a free.
Of course, we’re talking about Serge Aurier.
Fans have already called for the Ivorian to be signed, and to be honest, we can understand why.
The Toffees need a right-back, even if it’s just a backup. Seamus Coleman isn’t getting any younger, Jonjoe Kenny is unproven and Ben Godfrey is better in the middle.
There simply aren’t any better options than Aurier out there at the moment. This is a man who is proven at Premier League level and has played in a Champions League final.
Yes, he’s rather suspect defensively, but if he’s not arriving as the first-choice, then that shouldn’t be too much of an issue.
Aurier wants to stay in England and Everton need a right-back, this is a transfer that makes too much sense not to happen.
Rafa Benitez should seriously be looking at the former Tottenham man.
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