Brazil won the 2019 Copa America, following a 3-1 win over Peru in the final, which was also their first Copa America win since 2007. One of the stars of the tournament – and the leading goalscorer (3 goals) was Gremio’s young winger Everton, who scored in the final of the tournament. The 23-year-old only made his debut with the national team last year but has gone on to make 13 appearances in total.
The winger has come through the ranks at Gremio, becoming an important member of the Brazilian club, scoring 49 goals in 210 appearances for his side since his debut in 2014. His fantastic performances in the Copa America has resulted in several top clubs across Europe vying for his signature, with the likes of AC Milan, Bayern Munich, as well as Manchester City, getting linked with him.
A skilful, quick and menacing operator, the right-footed left-winger could feel at home in the fast and furious pace of Premier League football and should be a target of the best teams in the Premier League. Let’s take a look at 3 Premier League clubs where Brazil’s Copa America star Everton would fit in well:
Manchester United
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on adding talented, young players to his squad, which has been on evidence with the first two signings that the club have made so far – 21-year-old Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The signing of Everton could be another step in the right direction for the Red Devils manager. Manchester United have to add more left-sided wingers as they currently only have the inconsistent Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez, who has had a miserable stint at the club so far and could be dumped ahead of the next season, while new signing Daniel James is untested on the Premier League stage.
If reports of Romelu Lukaku’s potential exit are true, Solskjaer could maybe move Martial to the striker’s position, which would leave United needing more wide players.
Manchester City
Manchester City are currently a formidable team but the competition is so intense in the Premier League and Champions League that even they have to add more players to keep the squad fresh and competitive each season. Pep Guardiola’s side will be left short of a left-winger if Leroy Sane – who has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich – leaves the club ahead of the 2019-20 season.
Everton would fit perfectly well in Guardiola’s style of football as his flair, dribbling and great finishing will make the side even better. At 23 years of age, Everton has the talent and potential to become an even better player, and under the tutelage of the legendary Spanish manager, he could become one of the best in the league.
Chelsea
Chelsea currently have a transfer ban imposed on them which they have appealed. If the appeal goes in their favour, the Blues – who appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager – will have to strengthen all over the pitch, with their main priority being replacing their star player, Eden Hazard.
The Premier League side will most likely start with Willian on the left, who is a natural right-sided player, which means that they will have to buy a strong left-sided attacker. Lampard has shown in his first year as manager of Derby County that he likes to play football on the front-foot, which is where a player like Everton, who can drag, drive and push his team forward with his direct running, will be of good use.
