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Updated Everton are being linked with a move for Heerenveen's attacking midfielder Hakim Ziyech who is being closely monitored by PSV and Ajax in The Netherlands.

The 21 year-old was not selected by Luis van Gaal for the World Cup but he is highly regarded in his home country and The Mirror report that Roberto Martinez had his scouts watching the player last season and is readying a £2.5m bid.

Greg O'Keeffe in the Echo lends credence to the speculation by suggesting that Everton have been monitoring Ziyech and that he is a target for this summer.

Original Source: The Mirror  

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Kane Dennison
634 Posted 10/06/2014 at 18:19:15
Very cheap and very good player, I’d say very similar too Nathan Redmond. Snatch hm up now!
Tony Abrahams
636 Posted 10/06/2014 at 18:18:23
Haven’t had much success with Dutch Players but after looking at the clips of him, I’ve got to say, if he was English he would deffo be going for at least 3 times what is being quoted.

Two feet, can go past a player and looks like he’s got good vision as well. I know we’re getting linked with players every day, but this type of player looks like he would fit right in to Roberto’s style of play.

Just get Shandy to veto him and we could get ourselves a bargain

Colin Glassar
639 Posted 10/06/2014 at 19:02:59
Sounds like more BS to me but £2.5m isn’t too much of a risk is it?
Paul Ellam
648 Posted 10/06/2014 at 20:27:44
I would prefer their striker Finnbogason.
Aidy Dews
649 Posted 10/06/2014 at 20:30:44
Kane, this lad is better than Redmond! This lad looks a player, got a wand of a left foot, deadly from set pieces, can see and pick a pass and as a goal in him, definitely worth taking a punt on at £2.5m IMO!

Also being linked to Tadic again and he’s a very good player!

Richard Reeves
657 Posted 10/06/2014 at 20:19:59
Although I’ve got no idea if there is any truth to this link or even if this player would be a success for Everton, I’m hopeful it is true after what I’ve seen of him.

Any player of that age who Martinez is interested in, possesses that amount of skill, is tipped to be one of their country’s next top footballers and costs a few mill would be a welcome addition to the squad.

As I said at the beginning of last season, if Martinez can hold onto Barkley, Coleman and Stones, keep bringing in the homegrown youth who he thinks are good enough and add a couple of promising young foreign players every season, then in a couple of years time we could have an unbelievably talented young side.

Tom Bowers
662 Posted 10/06/2014 at 22:04:12
Proceed with caution. The Erevidisie is a weak league. Despite what Ratboy has done since coming to the Prem. Many other Dutch stars have not stepped up when coming to the Prem or any of the other top leagues for that matter.
Ant Dwyer
684 Posted 11/06/2014 at 01:26:48
I agree with Paul 648.

Finnbogason is a young forward scoring bags and bags of goals!! Think I’d rather see us linked with him to be honest.

Then again, I suppose Hamik may be the creator!!!!
Anyways, sick of reading all this just wanna see some concrete stuff done.

Gary Edwards
689 Posted 11/06/2014 at 04:09:58
With all these rumours about left wingers, the jungle drums are sending a clear message at least.

So, based on most recent rumours, we're in the market for a left winger, a CB and to a lesser extent a RB. I'd have thought a DCM and pukka striker should be our top priorities... or maybe they're pencilled in already.

Ian Glassey
694 Posted 11/06/2014 at 06:51:00
At least he is in are price range, has anyone seen or heard Boys Pen Bill lately. I don't suppose he will come out from under his stone till 11:30 pm on the last day of August, just in time to meet and greet our loan signings...
Sam Hoare
700 Posted 11/06/2014 at 07:52:41
Gary, I've not seen us linked to that many RBs recently. Or CBs. But lots of midfielders and strikers.

This lad looks promising from YouTube but don't they all. At that price it seems fairly low risk and if Martinez rates him then that will do for me.

The big question is which striker to go for. I maintain that Lukaku will not return so who's next on the list?

Steve Pugh
702 Posted 11/06/2014 at 07:58:27
Just another name to add to the list alongside Mickey Mouse, Sport Billy and the whole Melchester Rovers first eleven.

Oh and I have it on strong authority that none other than Charlie 'Iron' Barr is about to sign as a replacement for Tim Howard. No transfer fee and he's still an amateur so no wages either.

Erik Dols
704 Posted 11/06/2014 at 08:17:36
Finnbogason is not suited for our type of play or for the Premier League for that matter. Very lazy player, totally useless in building up attacks or holding the ball. Would be gutted if we signed him.

Ziyech has lots of potential. Not sure if it will come out though, the lad is known for his bad attitude, I'm not sure if he has the mentality to reach the top of his game. He would be a gamble but if the quoted price is right, a gamble worth taking.

The best players in the Eredivisie by far are imho Tadic and Depay. Tadic, who was mentioned by Aidy Dews (#649), would fit right in the game Martinez likes to play and could be a sensation next season. Clearly ready to step up to the big league. Memphis Depay is one of the biggest attacking talents I have seen in years. He tears defences down on his own. He is really quick, he can dribble, he has a very powerful shot in his left leg.

I would love to see one of these two (or both) at Everton. According to rumours, Depay will go to Man Utd for €20 mil. I expect him to be a massive success. Also one to watch for the World Cup as an impact player.

Erik Dols
705 Posted 11/06/2014 at 08:42:19
Depay's strong leg is his right leg, not left leg. Don't know what I was thinking. Tadic is a leftie.
Brian Wilkinson
757 Posted 11/06/2014 at 14:41:03
Tom, I have to disagree with not stepping up, Van Persie, Van Nistelrooy, Bergkamp, Stam, Overmars, Van der Vaart, Gullet, Van der Sar to name just a few that have lit up the Premier League... I'm sure there are many more.

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