Everton have now made contact with AS Monaco over signing midfielder Aleksandr Golovin...

What's the story?

The Toffees have made a couple of acquisitions already in this January transfer window, and it now appears that the Merseyside club have got their sights set on a play-maker.

According to a source who spoke to Sport Witness, both Everton and fellow Premier League side West Ham are "interested" in signing Golovin, and that they have already been in contact with the midfielder's agent about a potential move.

Fans will love it

While the Toffees may be enduring a difficult campaign on the pitch under Rafa Benitez this season, a move for Golovin would certainly be a good victory off it.

During his work as a television pundit for broadcaster RT, Jose Mourinho revealed himself to be a big fan of the Russian saying: "Golovin is a playmaker, he’s a player that gives the dynamic of the team."

And, his former boss at AS Monaco, Niko Kovac, simply said: "Golovin is a fantastic player. For his first start since August, he's scored three goals. He's a world-class player. He delivers delicious passes. I know the quality of his passing. That's why I asked him to take the free-kick that led to the third goal."

In fact, Toffees legend Tim Cahill has previously thrown his backing behind a potential swoop for the creative star, saying just last year: "He (Golovin) is a great footballer. After yesterday’s 4-1 defeat against Liverpool, it is clear that Everton needs good players. He could strengthen the team."

As per Whoscored, he has averaged 1.5 key passes per game in Ligue 1 this season for Monaco, good enough to rank him inside the top 20 in the entire division - real evidence of the kind of creativity and guile that he possesses.

The £22.5m-rated midfielder could provide Everton with an extra spark in midfield, and have fans buzzing.

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