Some Everton fans have been reacting on social media after former Blue Alan Stubbs urged the club to sign Rangers star Alfredo Morelos.
Morelos has been in terrific form north of the border this season, as the Colombian has struck 22 goals in 26 games across all competitions, including nine in 12 Premiership outings.
We, on the other hand, have struggled to find the back of the net thus far this term, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison’s three goals apiece enough for the pair to top the Toffees’ Premier League goal chart.
Summer signing Moise Kean is also yet to open his top-flight account since joining us from Juventus for £27.5million, with the Italian failing to score with any of his nine shots recorded – of which only one has been on target.
Our need to add goals to Marco Silva’s squad has seen Stubbs urge the board to target Morelos while appearing on the Ladbrokes Social Club.
“I think the biggest thing for me this season is that the fact that he is spending more time on the pitch,” Stubbs said. “He is growing up as an individual. In the early part, he was a bit immature.
“I think he has got a big move [in him]. He is getting better and better each week – he can play in the Premier League, no problem.
“He has been linked with Crystal Palace but for me, Everton are crying out for a striker [of his calibre]. I think he is a top ten [sides in the Premier League] striker.”
Should Everton sign Morelos?
Absolutely, we need goals
No, he isn't good enough
Morelos was recently linked with a move to Aston Villa although The Athletic (via Express) have since rubbished the claims, stating that the Birmingham-based outfit will not sign the £20m Crystal Palace target.
Here are some of the reactions shared to Stubbs urging Everton to target Morelos…
Even with Gerrard as manager (who I imagine is much tougher than silva) he still has discipline issues. Disaster waiting to happen plus Gerrard would want to fleece us.
— Andrew Birchall (@AndrewBirchal10) November 12, 2019
Makw this happen! Banging them in for fun
— Martin (@efcmartin) November 12, 2019
Decent player is Morelos but Rangers would want silly money
— Aide Dews (@AidyDews) November 12, 2019
I’d love this especially on derby day!!! 1st minute flys in on van djik
— ydna (@TillTomorow) November 12, 2019
I certainly think he has the ability. Just needs to keep progressing with the temperament.
1 issue lies is if we did move for him where that leaves Kean etc. An abundance of young raw strikers but none yet prolific.
Would an older, maybe less talented, goal getter be better?
— Andreas Wätt (@Wattawildworld) November 12, 2019
Last thing we need is another striker with a bad attitude.
— Paul EFC 86 (@PaulEFC86) November 12, 2019
No thanks. Not good enough for the PL.
— ????яέ???? ㄥⓐｍⒷđｅⓃ (@Gre9oryPeck) November 12, 2019