Everton are reportedly weighing up a deadline-day bid for a fresh transfer target...

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That's according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, who took to Twitter in the early hours of this morning to suggest that the Toffees are now eyeing Union Berlin winger Sheraldo Becker.

He wrote:

"News #Becker: A player to watch out on #DeadlineDay! There’s movement in it. Everton is considering an official offer because #Gallagher is close to be off as reported. @WestHam also inquired about the fast winger from Union Berlin. Union will announce #Isco today!"

This is a move that could mark an instant upgrade on the recently-departed Anthony Gordon.

Gordon upgrade

Having just received a hefty £45m sum for the sale of their underperforming academy graduate, Sean Dyche will now be hoping to reinvest that across an entire playing squad that let his predecessor down.

Frank Lampard was sacked after having won just three Premier League matches all season, but this crop of players once again downed tools on a manager well-liked by the fanbase.

Their biggest issue arose in the final third, where they had scored just 15 goals in 20 games. Gordon was one of many who had contributed to this toothless campaign, with just three goals to his name after 16 games.

Instantly Becker would mark an upgrade on that, having played a key role in his side's unlikely Bundesliga title charge.

With seven goals and four assists in the league, the Suriname speedster actually ranks in the top 7% for assists per 90 when compared with other wingers across Europe.

In all competitions, he boasts an impressive 14 goals and assists already.

Such is his blistering form, the Netherlands-born attacker did reveal his hopes for being called up by Louis van Gaal as the World Cup approached. 

He said: "Personally, I don’t think it’s crazy. I know what I can do. I know that with my speed, strength and one-on-one, I am important to the team. And I have a good shot, I learned that at Ajax.”

With self-confidence seldom seen at Goodison Park this season, and tangible quality to back up his claims, he would not only mark a refreshing addition in the dressing room but an instant upgrade on Gordon.