Everton have been linked with a move for Daichi Kamada and now a new update has emerged from a reliable source about the club’s potential pursuit of their target in the summer.
What’s the latest on Everton’s interest in Daichi Kamada?
According to journalist and transfer insider Dean Jones, the Eintracht Frankfurt playmaker is on the Toffees’ radar.
Jones told GIVEMESPORT:
“Yeah, I mean, they might have to look at him; we will have to see quite how bad or whether they’re improved on their financial aspects of the club.
“At this stage, you wouldn’t expect them to be having a big outlay. I think Sean Dyche is probably already understanding of that, but certainly, you know, he’s a player already on their radar they’ll be looking at.”
Is Kamada an upgrade on Alex Iwobi?
There is no doubt that Everton are in desperate need of reinforcements in their attacking threat as they find themselves struggling to retain their Premier League status once again this season.
The Toffees are currently 18th in the league table – one point deep in the relegation zone – with the worst goal tally in the entire Premier League at present, something Dyche must look to improve if Everton are to have any chance of securing survival at the end of the season.
Indeed, it hasn’t been easy with the departure of Richarlison and Anthony Gordon weakening the threat in front of goal whilst new signings Neal Maupay and Dwight McNeil have failed to hit the ground running to replace the goal contributions lost this season.
As a result, if the former Burnley boss can use his experience of success in relegation battles at Turf Moor to save Everton this season, the signing of Kamada could be a great addition to strengthen the creativity and goal-scoring opportunities in the final third.
Over 18 Bundesliga appearances, the 26-year-old – hailed an “incredible talent” by journalist Josh Bunting – has scored seven goals, registered four assists and created three big chances, as well as averaging 1.1 key passes, 1.2 shots on goal, 1.6 tackles and 3.5 duels won per game, proving he is a huge attacking presence on the pitch.
In fact, Dyche could land a huge upgrade on Alex Iwobi by securing the services of Kamada as the Japan international has outperformed the Everton playmaker in a number of attributes this season.
As per FBref, Kamada has offered more goal contributions (11 v 6), shot-creating actions per 90 minutes (3.35 v 2.48), aerial duels won (8 v 4), goal-creating actions (13 v 5) and a better pass completion rate (81% v 78.5%).
Introducing a fresh perspective into the attacking threat at Goodison Park could be the addition Everton desperately need to comfortably compete next season if they do remain in the top flight next season.
With that being said, if the Everton hierarchy could secure the signing of Kamada on a free transfer in the summer it would be an incredible piece of business for the Toffees and could put them in a great position to stabilise and improve in their performances.
