Everton, along with eight other top clubs from the Premier League have been attracted by the rise Marcel Halstenberg. The RB Leipzig fullback has worked his way to the top in no time and has recently been rewarded with a call-up to the German national side by Joachim Loew.
According to English news outlet, Daily Mail, The Premier League’s top eight plus the likes of Everton are expected to attend Friday’s friendly to take a closer look at Halstenberg as he looks to stake a claim for a place in Low’s World Cup squad for the next year’s World Cup.
Marcel Halstenberg has actually worked with current Huddersfield boss David Wagner in the past, at Borussia Dortmund. He was the one to transform Halstenberg into a left back from a centre back, and he never had to look back since.
Even though the German fullback is tied to a contract till 2019, the chances of him moving to the Premier League are fairly open. ‘
Marcel Halstenberg could be a great piece of business from Everton’s point of view. The Toffees are struggling to make their mark in the Premier League this season, despite a summer spending spree. And defensive instability has been one of the key reasons behind their predicament this season.
Slowly but surely, the club from the Merseyside are running out of quality fullbacks. Seamus Coleman hasn’t been the fittest players in the Premier League in recent time while backup right back Cuco Martina is also out injured with a concussion. On the left, Leighton Baines’s form is steadily deteriorating as well and at 32 years of age, it’s only normal to think that the Toffees need a new face in their ranks.
Marcel Halstenberg has all the qualities to evolve as a top quality Premier League fullback. The 26-year-old is a gifted runner, blessed with pace and agility. His crossing is one of his strongest assets as a left back, which can be a huge advantage in the English football. The former Dortmund defender is also quite strong in the air.
Under Ralph Hassenhuttl, the 26-year-old has improved greatly in his tactical and spatial awareness, which helps him blend with his teammate quite comfortably.
Defensively, Halstenberg has made six defensive actions per game this season. A total of 34 clearances and 17 interceptions in just nine matches proves just how useful he can be, even in the defensive department.
Even though he can be clumsy at times, and more times than not, struggles with his decision making in the offensive areas, Halstenberg could easily improve his overall gameplay in order to establish himself as a first-team regular at Everton.
