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title: "Kevin Campbell endorses Everton target Nabil Fekir"
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author: "Alex Jones"
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published: "2021-10-12T06:00:00Z"
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# Kevin Campbell endorses Everton target Nabil Fekir

Former[Everton](https://readeverton.com/2021/10/11/greg-okeeffe-delivers-everton-winter-spending-verdict/) striking hero Kevin Campbell has endorsed a reported Everton target in Real Betis playmaker Nabil Fekir – but claimed the Frenchman should move elsewhere.

[Goodison News](https://www.goodisonnews.com/2021/10/09/kevin-campbell-nabil-fekir-would-be-a-fantastic-signing-for-everton/) cites Fichajes as claiming that Benitez wants to bring Fekir to Goodison Park in January, with the fan site speaking to the former Everton ace for his views on Fekir.;

However, Campbell instead claimed that the ex-Lyon attacking midfielder should move to another of his former sides in Arsenal.

Speaking exclusively to [Goodison News,](https://www.goodisonnews.com/2021/10/09/kevin-campbell-nabil-fekir-would-be-a-fantastic-signing-for-everton/) Campbell said:

> “I would like him at Arsenal if I am honest with you.

> “I tell you something if Everton get him, he is a fine player. He’s a really good player; he’s tough; he’s a leftie, and not only can he score, he can create as well.

> “He’s a handful. He nearly went to Liverpool; it didn’t quite work out because of a failed medical. If Everton could get hold of him, that could set some fires on Merseyside.”

### Read Everton Verdict

Everton are not immediately lacking for goals given the impact from new dynamos in the likes of Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray, but Fekir is a more natural fit positionally for the void left by the departure of playmaker James Rodriguez.

Since his move to La Liga with Betis, Fekir [has featured in 81 games](https://www.goodisonnews.com/2021/10/09/kevin-campbell-nabil-fekir-would-be-a-fantastic-signing-for-everton/) and he has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in all competitions.

A consistent return in terms of productivity renders Fekir a potent threat. Although he is 28 and is not gettingany younger, he has until the summer of 2023 left to run on his deal.

As a result, that could force the La Liga side to cash in either in January or next summer in order to avoid waiving the chance to secure a transfer fee.