Everton fans, prepare yourselves. If Mauro Icardi really is on the radar after the deadline day drama around Folarin Balogun, you need to be ready for more than what he offers on the pitch.
Reports this week have insisted that the Argentine striker has been offered to the Toffees. That comes after David Moyes explained they’re looking at the free agent market.
Sport Witness have already covered reports from Argentina, that a move could be on the cards. Whether it happens, remains to be seen. But if the Blues do go down that route, they need to be aware of what they’re getting into.
What is wrong this time for Mauro?
El Litoral report that Mauro Icardi plans to file a complaint against Wanda Nara’s solicitor – Nara is his former partner – for revealing intimate details of their relationship.
The footballer is considering filing a complaint with the Bar Association following statements that the legal representative made on television. He is also weighing up potential legal action regarding the economic impact on his career.
Journalist Gustavo Méndez recently outlined the legal strategy the former Galatasaray striker is considering following the lawyer’s public comments.
The journalist stated that the footballer “decided to file a complaint against Ana Rosenfeld” with the Bar Association. He explained that Rosenfeld had reportedly obtained some of this information while serving as Wanda Nara’s solicitor, which she has now made public.
The potential legal challenge will only put the long-running dispute between Icardi and his ex-partner back into the spotlight. Those battles, and comments, are something that have affected Icardi’s image in Italy in particular.
“What his representative said is that, unfortunately, due to everything Wanda leaked to the press – a mix of truth and lies – Mauro’s image in Italy suffered a significant negative impact,” explained Méndez.
“They are evaluating legal measures to seek compensation for financial damages.”
Everton need to think carefully
This is all something Everton have to consider carefully if they are exploring a move in the coming weeks.
Yes, you get the striker you need – with experience and undeniable technical ability – but he comes with a lot of drama off the pitch as well. In fact, he often creates the drama or seems to enjoy being a part of it.
Is that what Everton – a club who create enough of their drama as it is – really need?
Or would a manager like David Moyes, who has famously seen off bad boys like Andy van der Meyde and Royston Drenthe during his time on Merseyside, really be interested in that? The answer to both is surely no.
