According to shocking reports from The Times, Everton are keen to sign Danny Welbeck this summer in an attempt to strengthen their attacking line. The Arsenal attacker has been on the fringes lately but was a part of England’s impressive World Cup campaign that saw them reach the semi-finals.
And with less than 12 months remaining on his current contract with Arsenal, newly appointed Everton boss Marco Silva feels he can lure the former Manchester United starlet to Merseyside this summer.
Welbeck, 27, has spent the last four seasons at Arsenal after initially moving from Manchester United in 2014. Since arriving at Emirates, the versatile attacker has featured in just over 100 competitive appearances for the Gunners, helping them win two FA Cups.
However, his future with the North-London giants has been a subject of major speculation with the English international clearly expected to be on the chopping block under the newly appointed Unai Emery. The former PSG boss already boasts of the services of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, meaning the 27-year-old is less than a backup solution for Arsenal next season.
Therefore, a move away from the Emirates could prove to be a prudent decision as he aims to resurrect his career. And many believe Everton could be an ideal destination for the former Manchester United starlet.
The Toffees have shown great ambition after appointing Marco Silva earlier this summer and with the presence of Marcel Brands as the director of football, the Merseyside giants are keen on making an impression in the forthcoming season.
However, Everton do lack depth in the attacking department with the likes of Davy Klaassen and Gylfi Sigurdsson failing to live up to their expectation after joining the club last summer. Even though the highly talented Ademola Lookman has shown immense potential in the pre-season, the likes of Yannick Bolasie, Kevin Mirallas, and Sandro Ramirez are all facing an uncertain future at the club.
Thus, Welbeck’s addition to the club will definitely boost their attacking department. The 27-year-old has an ample amount of experience in the English top flight, having made around 200 league appearances.
He is no stranger to success either while his versatility in attack is sure to make him an useful component in the final third under the leadership of Marco Silva next season. Although it remains to be seen how the Portuguese will manage to utilize him, providing Welbeck moves to Merseyside this summer.
