In a recent interview with CalcioNapoli24 TV (translated by Sport Witness), renowned Italian journalist Ciro Venerato has stated that Everton are keeping tabs on Napoli midfield ace Piotr Zielinski. In the same interview (translated by Sport Witness), Venerato has also mentioned that the Toffees have shortlisted several Napoli players which include Allan as well as the Polish midfielder. Carlo Ancelotti is currently enduring an injury-crisis in midfield at Goodison Park this season with the likes of Andre Gomes and Jean-Philippe Gbamin missing a significant chunk of this campaign recovering from their respective injuries.
Hence, the Italian tactician could use the summer transfer window to bring in one or two of his former players from Napoli as the Serie A outfit’s financial struggles continue under the ownership of Aurelio De Laurentiis (via CalcioNapoli24 TV).
Zielinski’s Wealth Of Experience In Italian Football
Zielinski has featured in 29 matches for the Naples-based club this term, scoring two goals while providing four assists in all competitions. He also put in two energetic displays for the Italian giants against the champions of Europe, Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League group-stages this season. One of those performances led to his team emerging victorious in Naples, which goes to show that he is not afraid of the big stage and can be a consistent performer at the highest level.
Everton need to recruit some talented midfielders who have the experience and pedigree to put in a consistent run of performances in the Premier League. They would do well to bring in a player of Zielinski’s track record at the end of this campaign.
What Will The Poland International Add To Ancelotti’s Side?
Zielinski has decent pace and is a very effective dribbler with the ball in the opposition half. He can distribute the ball accurately from the centre of the park and is also a potent goal-threat from long range. To be fair, though, the 51-time Poland international needs to improve his overall productivity if he wants to break into the world-class bracket someday.
The acquisition of a proven playmaker like Zielinski will undeniably bolster Ancelotti’s midfield options at Merseyside. He is precisely the type of player who can flourish playing under the Everton head coach as evidenced by their previous spell at Napoli.
Hence, the Toffees should go all out in pursuit of the Serie A midfield ace next summer as he will increase competition for some of the underperforming Everton stars like Fabian Delph, Tom Davies, Morgan Schneiderlin and Gylfi Sigurdsson at Goodison Park.
