According to a recent report by the Daily Mail, Everton are refusing to give up their pursuit of Chelsea defensive ace Kurt Zouma and are still eager to bring him to Merseyside in this off-season. The same source has revealed that the French centre-back remains Marco Silva’s top target for this summer transfer window as the Toffees try to get a deal done before the transfer deadline later this week.
Zouma’s Incredible For For The Toffees In The English Top-Flight
The Lyon-born talent was in a rich vein of form while on loan at Everton last season. So it is no surprise that the Merseyside outfit are interested in bringing him back to Goodison Park during this summer transfer period. Zouma put in a string of commanding displays for the Toffees in the previous campaign which won him the hearts of many Evertonians around the world.
The 24-year-old featured in 36 matches for Silva’s side in the last term, scoring two goals while grabbing two assists on all fronts. On the defensive end, the former Saint-Etienne prospect made an average of 1.0 tackles, 1.7 interceptions and 3.8 clearances per game in the Premier League (stats via whoscored).
Zouma has represented France at various youth competitions and has also got four international caps for his nation at the senior level. He is set to play a crucial role in Didier Deschamps’ side in the coming years as long as he can keep improving his game with each season.
What Does The French Defender Offer On The Pitch?
Zouma is a commanding presence inside his own box and commands his backline with authority and conviction. He is dominant in the air due to his incredible upper body strength and can win a lot of 50-50 duels at the back. The French defensive ace proved his true worth when he was on loan at Merseyside last season.
He is an exceptional talent who could be on the verge of breaking into the world-class bracket as long as he can secure regular game time on the field. Zouma would have a better chance of earning more first-team minutes at Everton than by staying at Stamford Bridge.
What Should Be Silva’s Play Here?
However, a lot will rest on Frank Lampard’s decision and whether the new Chelsea boss fancies keeping the Frenchman at the club beyond this summer. Even if there is a slight chance for Everton to convince the Pensioners to part ways with their prized asset, they should try everything they can to land Zouma this summer.
