Everton keen on Marseille striker Valère Germain


Everton have been linked with a move for the Marseille striker Valere Germain.

The 30-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at the French Club and it will be interesting to see if he decides to leave the club in the summer.

The Toffees could definitely use more depth in the attacking department and Germain could be a superb alternative to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

However, the player is not happy with the lack of game time under Jorge Sampaoli and it will be interesting to see if he is willing to accept a backup role at Everton.

According to L’Equipe (via Sportwitness), Bordeaux, Rennes and AC Milan are interested in the forward as well and it remains to be seen where the player ends up.

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Germain has three goals and one assist to his name in 32 appearances (10 starts) across all competitions this season.

The experienced striker can play as the number ten as well as a wide forward. His versatility could be very useful to Carlo Ancelotti if he ends up joining Everton this summer.

The ability to play multiple roles means that he could get more opportunities to play alongside Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin. He is unlikely to start as the number nine ahead of the England striker and therefore he could use used as a right-sided forward.

The player has a contract with Marseille until June and it would be a no-risk signing on a free transfer.

It will be interesting to see if the Toffees can fend off the competition from the other clubs and secure his services.