In a recent report, ToroNews has mentioned that Everton are among several clubs monitoring the situation of Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer. It is believed that the Toffees could face competition from Liverpool, West Ham United and Fulham in pursuit of the Brazilian powerhouse (via ToroNews).
Bremer’s Season Of Mixed Emotions In Italian Football
The Itapitanga-born defensive ace has endured a tough season in Italian football as he has struggled to help his team get out of relegation trouble in the Serie A. The 23-year-old has been involved in 21 matches for the Italian outfit this term, finding the back of the net on four occasions across all fronts.
Bremer deserves a lot of credit for averaging 1.4 tackles, 2.1 interceptions, 4.3 clearances and 0.8 shots per 90 minutes in the Italian top-flight. He has even been excellent when distributing possession out from defence, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 84% in league football (stats via whoscored).
The Brazilian sensation has proven himself to be a capable defender at the back, so he could turn out to be a clever addition to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad if the Toffees can find a way to win the race for his signature at the end of this season.
What Will The Brazilian Centre-Back Add To Ancelotti’s Side?
Bremer can use his strong 1.88m frame to overpower the opposition and win some crucial aerial duels at the back. He is often quick to sense the danger and can clear his lines when required. Plus, the Brazilian defender has shown great tenacity to earn possession for his team and can even contribute by scoring the odd goal from time to time. However, he is still unproven at the highest level and might struggle to cope with the high intensity of Premier League football.
Will Bremer Be The Right Fit For Everton?
Currently, Ancelotti has Michael Keane, Yerry Mina and Ben Godfrey as his first-choice centre-backs. However, the Italian tactician needs to add more bite and steel to his defence, so Bremer fits the bill perfectly as he will undeniably bolster the overall quality of the Everton first-team in the coming seasons.
With all things considered, Bremer will be a good fit for the Toffees as he has got what it takes to be a success story at Goodison Park in the long-run. At 23, the Brazilian will only get better with age, so Ancelotti should consider orchestrating a move to bring him to the north-west of England when the transfer window reopens later this year.
