Why Everton should act quickly to sign Alfredo Morelos

According to a report from Area Napoli (h/t The Scottish Sun) Everton have joined the race to sign Rangers’ star striker Alfredo Morelos in the summer.

Morelos joined Rangers from Finnish club HJK Helsinki in 2017 and now a lot of clubs feel the player has cut the mustard to play top flight football be it in England, Italy or elsewhere. (h/t The Scottish Sun)

The Colombian forward is a man in demand since last year following phenomenal performances for the Light Blues, which saw him score 30 goals in 2018/19.

The 24-year-old, contracted at Ibrox until 2023, is definitely one of the most vital players in the team, having scored 29 times this past season, bringing his total tally to 77 goals in 137 appearances for the Gers.

Do Everton need the player?

Morelos would certainly add goals and is definitely a top-quality striker; he can additionally operate of either flank. His record at Rangers is sensational and speaks for itself and proves the quality and mettle of the player.

The Colombian international has also shown great pace and dribbling skills for Rangers and without an iota of doubt would add a great quality to Everton frontline.

The Toffees currently have Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin as the first-choice strikers. The club also have Moise Kean who joined them last summer from Juventus. While Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin have been among the goals, the same cannot be said about Kean.

So, signing Morelos to add more firepower to the side would be a good move by the Toffees. The 24-year-old has shown that he is a lethal finisher and he would introduce a new dimension to Everton’s attack.

A move to Everton would allow the player to showcase his talent at the Premier League and would also further help him develop as a footballer under a manager like Carlo Ancelotti.

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Verdict

Considering his record for Rangers, the Colombian star would prove to be a fantastic buy for Everton. But, the Toffees should act quickly, as the player has been linked to various team time after time.