Everton have the opportunity to start their new era with a bang this transfer window.
The Friedkin Group are seemingly willing to spend big this summer with various plans in place.
There is clear ambition from the ownership as well, with Everton linked with Yann Bisseck who is meant to be one of the best ball-playing centre-backs in the world.
Evertonians will want words put into action quickly though, as no doubt David Moyes will be hoping for a quick start to the window.
With various targets being linked, a new name has appeared on Everton’s radar, and they might need him now more than ever.
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Photo by ANP via Getty Images
Everton linked with Dynamo Kyiv’s Vladyslav Vanat
Everton fans won’t be too familiar with the name Vladyslav Vanat, but the Dynamo Kyiv striker has a proven goal record.
A forward is certainly needed for the Toffees, and that’s been confirmed with The Friedkins prioritising a striker.
The main reason for this desire is the likelihood that Dominic Calvert-Lewin will leave, and also Armando Broja returning to Chelsea.
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This is where Vanat comes in as the 23-year-old Ukrainian is a sought-after transfer this summer.
According to Football24 Everton along with Leeds United have been ‘alerted’ by the tempting £16.2m exit clause that exists in his contract.
The 23-year-old would be seen as a player at the ‘right age’ by both clubs, and his record speaks for itself after 48 goals and 21 assists from 111 appearances, which has been branded as ‘eye-catching’.
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Vanat ticks all the boxes for Everton this summer
With a striker signing being labelled as a priority, Moyes and co should go all in for a £16m transfer for Vanat.
The 23-year-old is at a very strong point in his career and is clear of other striking options available to the Toffees, and he’s proven that over the last three seasons at such a young age.
Vladyslav Vanat’s goal-record for Dynamo Kyiv over the last three seasons
24/25 21 goals
23/24 14 goals
22/23 13 goals
Obviously, the Ukrainian league has a major difference to the Premier League, but Vanat has proven his worth on the European stage as well, after five goal contributions across the Champions League and Europa League.
Vanat has brilliant attributes which could see him shine at Bramley-Moore Dock, through his hold-up play, pace, and versatility of playing in the number ten role.
With Moyes showing improvement at Everton, Vanat’s signing won’t only improve himself as a player, but he could suit Everton to a tee through their swift counter-attacking play.