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Everton should prioritise landing Borussia Dortmund star Mario Gotze
Marco Silva is aiming to make a statement of intent in the market this summer, as Everton owner Farhad Moshiri targets a return to European football in the near future. And the club has now been linked with a sensational move for Borussia Dortmund maestro Mario Gotze,
The 2014 World Cup Golden Boy has struggled to nail down a regular starting position, since returning to Dortmund from Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich in 2016. And is struggling to get back to the form that saw him widely recognised as one of the finest play-makers in world football.
However, despite his modest return of two goals and seven assists in 32 appearances, he began showing glimpses of his best form for the Bundesliga giants, and if Marco Silva can bring the best out of him, he could instantly elevate Everton to higher levels next season.
Toffees fans bemoaned the pragmatic style of football under Sam Allardyce last term, , highlighting the need for creative players this summer and Gotze certainly fits the bracket.
However, the player has garnered a reputation for being injury prone in recent years – having missed 13 games last season – and the investment would be something of a risk for the Portuguese manager.
If Everton are to return to European football, Gotze is the calibre of player that needs to be targeted though, and he is certainly worth the risk.
The 26-year-old was arguably the most influential player in Dortmund’s recent ascendancy, alongside Marco Reus, as the club won back-to-back Bundesliga titles and the DFB Cup in 2012 – ironically under the tenure of the now Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Gotze has two years remaining on his contract at the Westfalenstadion and will likely cost a hefty price, having returned to Dortmund for around in his last move.