In a recent report, Eurosport has revealed that Everton are keeping tabs on the progress of VfB Stuttgart wide player Silas Wamangituka. However, it is understood that the Toffees could face competition in the form of Fulham and some big German clubs in pursuit of the Congolese youngster (via Eurosport).
Wamangituka’s Impressive Form At Stuttgart This Season
The 21-year-old has caught the eye by producing some mesmerising displays on the right side of Stuttgart’s attack. Wamangituka has appeared in 24 matches for the Merseyside outfit this term, finding the back of the net on 13 occasions and grabbing three assists across all fronts.
The Congolese speedster has performed well to make an impact at both ends of the pitch as he is averaging 1.8 tackles, 1.0 interceptions, 0.5 clearances, 1.9 shots, 0.9 key passes and 1.9 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. Still, he needs to improve his accuracy when distributing possession from the right flank after completing 73.3% of his attempted passes in the German top-flight (stats via whoscored).
Wamangituka has shown glimpses of his true potential at the Mercedes-Benz Arena this season, so he could prove to be a massive coup for the Toffees if they can find a way to get a deal for him in the summer.
What Will The Congolese Whizkid Bring To Goodison Park?
Wamangituka is one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga and is proficient at turning on the afterburners to beat his marker out on the wide areas. He has added a lot of goals to his game this season and can get himself into some dangerous areas in the final third.
The Kinshasa-born talent has established himself as a capable defender as well because of his tenacity to win the ball back for his team. Plus, he can also get back quickly to make a clearance when his teammates are left exposed at the back.
Will Wamangituka Be A Good Option For The Toffees?
An all-round wide player of Wamangituka’s potential will be a shrewd option for the Merseyside outfit as he will add a lot of long-term value to the club. Wamangituka will bring more pace and goals to Goodison Park and could potentially become a regular starter in Carlo Ancelotti’s first-team.
The Italian tactician has often preferred to play with a back three this season, so recruiting Wamangituka makes sense as he will be an ideal candidate to play as a right wing-back for Everton week in week out. At 21, the Congolese starlet is a player on the rise and will only improve with each season. With all things considered, the Toffees should engineer a move to get the Bundesliga wonderkid on board when the transfer window reopens later this year.
