da doce： Everton are reportedly eyeing a double swoop for two English internationals that could completely transform their midfield.
What’s the story?
da bwin： According to the Mirror, Marco Silva wants both Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jack Wilshere to join Everton this summer.
Wilshere officially announced his impending departure from Arsenal last week, and Loftus-Cheek could leave Chelsea in search of more playing time.
The report claims the Toffees believe signing the duo could go a long way to helping them infiltrate the top six.
Newcastle and Crystal Palace also want Loftus-Cheek, but the Toffees are reportedly “front of the queue” to sign England’s emerging star.
Wilshere meanwhile is wanted by West Ham, but the thought of the pair linking up at Goodison is certainly an enticing prospect.
Transform the Toffees?
When it comes to Wilshere, the elephant in the room is of course his persistent injury problems. The 26 year-old started just 12 matches in the Premier League last season, and added eight appearances from the bench.
Still, the move for Wilshere would be a free transfer due to his contract situation, so providing his wage demands aren’t astronomical it could be a low risk high reward situation for the Toffees.
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The 34-cap English international is absolutely fantastic with the ball at his feet, and his eye for a pass could help garner even more production from the likes of Cenk Tosun.
Loftus-Cheek would add a little bit of everything to the Everton midfield, using his pace and power to drive forward from midfield. The 22 year-old completed three dribbles per game last season, so the cliché “good feet for a big man” certainly applies for the 6 ft 3 youngster.
He also averaged over one key pass and one shot per game, while adding nearly a tackle and interception every match.
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Adding the top six duo would bring the type of quality Everton’s midfield is sorely lacking, and a great mixture of pace, skill and physicality. If the deal for Loftus-Cheek was a season-long loan, the Toffees would essentially be adding two top quality midfielders without spending a penny.
So, Everton fans, would you like to see a double swoop for the English pair? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below…