Supporters of Everton have been airing their delight after a report on a transfer link between the Toffees and River Plate’s Nicolas De La Cruz emerged.
According to Argentinian outlet Ole, as cited by HITC, Carlo Ancelotti’s outfit is weighing up a possible move for the Uruguayan midfielder (via @ToffeeTVEFC), which had fans delighted.
"It could spell the end of Gylfi Sigurdsson's Goodison career." ? #efc pic.twitter.com/VORlu3NT6w
— ?????? ?? (@ToffeeTVEFC) May 6, 2020
Didn’t city try to sign him last season, looks a quality player.
— TheBlues (@gflan02) May 6, 2020
Hopefully!!
— COME ON YOU BLUES! (@Tezza_c1878) May 7, 2020
Sign him up.
— The Black Watch (@RupertsTower1) May 6, 2020
Would you be happy if the Toffees signed Nicolas De La Cruz in the next transfer window?Yes, he would be a great signing
No, doesn't seem good enough
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The report went on to state that alongside the Toffees, a ‘powerful German club’ is also interested in the 22-year-old’s services (per Ole), meaning that Everton could face competition for his signature.
However, despite the initial report making no mention of Gylfi Sigurdsson, the fact that De La Cruz’s signing ‘could spell the end‘ of the Icelandic middleman’s time with Everton was another cause for delight.
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— john bradley (@johnefc4life) May 7, 2020
I would say his performances from last season would have spelled the end of his EFC career ????
— stu logan (@logeybear78) May 6, 2020
— Kingy (@EFCKingy) May 6, 2020
What do we think?
As can be seen in the responses from these Everton supporters, they are delighted with the touted signing of De La Cruz and even more delighted that he could potentially replace Sigurdsson.
With the Uruguayan midfielder having been River Plate’s second-best performer in the Superliga so far this season with a stellar 7.29/10 average rating (per WhoScored), it is perhaps no surprise that Everton fans are keen on the 22-year-old.