Everton presented with excellent opportunity to sign key Koeman target, after late summer effort

 

It seems that Porto’s reluctance in accepting a reasonable offer for Yacine Brahimi during the summer has cost them a few million.

According to reports from that time, Everton were very interested in signing the Algerian winger for then new manager Ronald Koeman. But the clubs couldn’t find a deal, as Porto were reportedly asking for up to €40m.

Brahimi wasn’t even being included in match-day squads by the time, such was the transfer expectation, so Porto’s demands sounded quite ridiculous.

Now the situation remains the same. With one goal and eight appearances, Brahimi isn’t impressing at the club this season and should be sold soon.

Both Porto and the player want a move, and even though the board still believe they can make some money by selling him, it’s just impossible they’ll ask the same as in the summer.

As reported by A Bola today, a January move is very likely. They explain Brahimi will be featuring in the African Cup of Nations, which will certainly attract many scouts from big clubs. However, that competition starts on January 14th, which would leave everything very late indeed.

If Everton haven’t given up on the idea of signing him, and Ronald Koeman facnies another go, the time is now.