VfL Wolfsburg are hoping that Mohamed Amoura can make an impact at the World Cup this summer and potentially tempt Everton into a deal for the 26-year-old.
BILD report that the German side have been watching the World Cup anxiously this summer as their prized asset has been out through injury.
World Cup sale hopes
They were initially glad that Mohamed Amoura was heading to the tournament. They saw it as a chance for him to showcase his talents and help them get rid of their ‘scandal-hit striker’.
But the forward picked up a thigh injury in the first group game against Argentina, and he hasn’t been seen since. If he can’t return, that would be a nightmare scenario for the Bundesliga side. Amoura is currently valued at €20m, and their second most expensive asset.
The hope is that he can return for the knockout stages and feature against Switzerland. According to BILD he is already working on his comeback with individual training sessions. They want him in the spotlight because they know there are interested parties.
Everton watching
According to BILD, while no offers have materialised yet, Everton and Benfica are believed to be ‘keeping an eye’ on the player. Sport Witness covered a report three months ago that explained the Toffees were in the mix alongside Leeds.
That interest has not progressed since then it seems. But the hope at Wolfsburg is that Amoura shines at the World Cup and turns that around.
BILD do report that there are a number of other factors putting off potential suitors, though. Amoura is susceptible to injuries and suffered a poor campaign last season. There’s also been a list of scandals including fights with teammates and feigning injury.
He’s very much seen as a ‘problematic player’ and Wolfsburg would be happy to sell. Any deal that can rake in the millions would be a bonus. But they need the World Cup to help them convince Everton and others into a move.