Lacina Traoré is a well-known figure in the world of football.
Not for his goalscoring prowess, despite being a striker, but for his height.
Standing at over 2 metres tall, 2,03m, to be precise, the Ivory Coast international, still contracted to Monaco until 2018, has spent the second half of the season at Sporting Gijon, scoring two goals in eight league appearances.
What some might forget, however, is that he actually spent time in England, during a quite easily forgotten loan spell to Everton back back in 2014.
During his time at Goodison Park, the 27-year-old managed a grand total of 62 minutes of football (mostly because of injury), scoring one goal in a 3-1 win over Swansea in the FA Cup, but his time in the British Isles left a good impression on him.
So much so, in fact, that he would like to come back to the Premier League.
Speaking to SportMania in Ivory Coast, he said: “I have offers from England and Spain for next season. England has everything. Technique, tactics and physical play. It’s a more complete league. That’s why I dream to return in that league.”
With his physique, he certainly could cause a few problems to defences in the Premier League if he manages to remain fit.
Considering Everton will likely be looking for a Romelu Lukaku replacement this summer, he could try and convince the Toffees to have him back, but, somehow, we doubt they’d go for it.
