According to reports from The Liverpool Echo, Everton are eyeing Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt as a potential summer addition.
The Toffees are keen to add ‘left-sided’ defensive cover and the four-cap Netherlands international is a left-footed centre-half, suggesting he can fill the injury void of Ramiro Funes Mori and potentially even line up at No.3 if required.
The 6 foot 3 defender enjoyed a relatively solid season last time out, making 23 top flight appearances as Lazio finished fifth in Serie A whilst averaging 1.3 tackles, 1.3 interceptions, 2.3 successful aerial duels and 4.5 clearances per match.
Yet, at 23 years of age, Hoedt still represents a bit of a gamble for the Merseysiders – especially considering he’s never plied his trade in the Premier League before.
So, Everton fans, should your club swoop for the former AZ man or should Ronald Koeman be looking to spend the club’s funds on someone else?
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