Everton are one of several clubs interested in Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini, according to reports.
The Toffees join AC Milan and Juventus in keeping tabs on the Italy international, who has impressed in Serie A this season.
The 22-year old has scored five and assisted five goals in the Italian top flight so far this campaign (Transfermarkt) since signing permanently with Bologna in the summer.
Previously with Juventus, the winger left the Bianconeri after struggling for first team football, first signing for Bologna on a loan move before making it permanent before this currently season.
Now Goal report that Everton are eyeing the left-footed wide-man, while Juventus are watching his progress as they possess a buy-back clause.
Goal claim that Juventus could sign Orsolini for £19million this summer, while they also have a second buy-back option of £25million the following year.
The report also mentions Everton’s interest, claiming that the recent appointment of Carlo Ancelotti could potentially work in Everton’s favour if Orsolini fancies turning his hand at Premier League football.
Goal finally claim that while Juventus might not opt to bring Orsolini back to the Allianz Stadium in the summer, a return to Turin shouldn’t be discounted as an option.
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As mentioned on other recent articles on this site, Everton could certainly do with more options from width. Richarlison has moved up front, Theo Walcott has taken significant fan criticism as of late, and both Alex Iwobi and Bernard are struggling with an injury/form issue respectively, leaving little room for maneuver on the flanks.
Described as one of the ‘most promising Italian youngsters around’, Bologna credit the winger as possessing great speed, close control and dribbling ability, while he is also a powerful and physical winger who is strong in one-on-one situations and can shoot.
Orsolini being blessed with pace and technical ability makes him somewhat exciting to watch from width, and considering that Everton don’t have many players who could even attempt to fit that same bill currently, Orsolini’s signing could add something to the squad that is currently largely absent.
Once again though, Everton will need to prioritise first. Without being given an exact figure on the size of Ancelotti’s war chest, the Toffees need to ensure they sign another centre-back and a central midfielder during this window before they decide to flirt with other positions.
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