According to the printed version of The Sun on Sunday (page 60, June 3, 2018), Everton are reportedly interested in signing Celta Vigo midfielder Daniel Wass this summer, and their Premier League rivals Southampton should look to hijack any move.
What’s the word, then?
Well, The Sun on Sunday reports that the Toffees have joined the race to sign the £5m-rated Denmark international, who is also a target for Valencia and AS Roma, who will both be playing Champions League football next term.
The Sun on Sunday say that the Merseyside outfit have been tracking the 29-year-old for three years, and are ready to make their move for him after he was made available for a cut-price fee by the Spanish club as he has just one year remaining on his contract.
The report adds that Everton could even make a move for the versatile Dane in the next week.
Meanwhile, Southampton manager Mark Hughes, who faces a big conundrum over one of his 28-year-old stars, will be looking to strengthen his squad to ensure they don’t find themselves in a relegation battle again next season, and Wass is a player that could add something to the south coast outfit.
How did Wass do during the 2017/18 campaign?
He was impressive.
The 29-year-old ended the season with four goals and nine assists in 36 La Liga appearances, with the majority of his outings coming from a central midfield position.
He showed the quality that he has when he shone in his side’s 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in January, scoring a brilliant chip against Keykor Navas and assisting another.
According to WhoScored.com, the Denmark international’s main strengths are his finishing, crossing, set-piece ability and the quality of his key passes.
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Why would he be a good signing for Southampton?
While the 29-year-old may not be the typical profile addition for Saints because of his age, their decline last season perhaps shows that they need a change of direction in the transfer market and to bring in proven, experienced players.
Wass has been showing for Celta Vigo that he is exactly that, and he could even provide a strong central-midfield partnership with his Danish compatriot Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg next term and beyond.