In a recent report, Cadena Ser revealed that Everton are the main contenders to land Almeria forward El Bilal Toure this summer. It has been claimed that the Toffees could face competition in the form of Atalanta in pursuit of the Mali striker during this summer transfer period.
Toure’s Decent Campaign In La Liga
Toure had a good season at the Spanish club after he put in a few productive displays as the focal point of the attack. The Mali sensation managed to score seven goals and secure two assists in 22 matches for Almeria in the previous campaign across all competitions.
The 21-year-old caught the eye at times in the opposition half by averaging 1.4 shots and 0.7 key passes per game in La Liga. However, he has to improve his link-up play up top as he has completed 71.8% of his attempted passes in the Spanish first division (stats via whoscored).
Toure’s current contract at Almeria will run out in the summer of 2028. Hence, it won’t be easy for the Toffees to recruit him on the cheap in this off-season.
Should Everton Boss Sean Dyche Move In For Toure?
Toure excels at finding space for himself to get some shots in at goal. He can be a good finisher in front of the opponent’s goal when he is playing with confidence on the pitch.
The Mali international can even create the odd chance in the final third but needs to find a way to improve his offensive contributions over the next few years. He is primarily a centre-forward but can also operate as a right-sided wide player if asked to do so by his manager.
We can expect Toure to bring more goals to Everton boss Sean Dyche’s frontline. He would offer some healthy competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Goodison Park in the coming seasons. However, there are some question marks over whether he is good enough to cope with the physical side and high intensity of Premier League football.
At 21, Toure has the potential to become a future star in European football. Hence, the Toffees would be wise to move in for the talented centre-forward before the start of the new campaign.
