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Manchester United are being linked with a transfer to signal Porto ahead Evanilson, as Erik ten Hag seems to be to enhance the firepower amongst his choices at Previous Trafford.
Portuguese soccer has been a cheerful looking floor for Premier League sides in latest home windows, with the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Luis Diaz among the many names to have left the Primeira Liga and hit the bottom operating in English soccer.
Evanilson might be the most recent to go to England after spectacular performances in Portugal, having turn out to be the most recent South American starlet to make an impression at Porto.
The 22-year-old started his profession with Fluminense, although was loaned to Slovakian affiliate crew Šamorín as a youngster as he sought to achieve expertise.
He signed for Porto in a €8.8m deal in 2020, together with his first season one among restricted alternatives as he made simply 4 league begins for the marketing campaign, scoring three targets.
The departure of Moussa Marega final summer season offered Evanilson with a better position within the aspect and it’s one he has taken in tremendous style, enjoying a outstanding position in Porto’s title success as Sérgio Conceição’s aspect regained the Portuguese title.
That includes in a ahead pair alongside Iran worldwide Mehdi Taremi, the duo mixed for 47 targets throughout all competitions. Evanilson scored 21 in his second full season on the The Estádio do Dragão, changing into first overseas participant in 40 years to interrupt the 20-goal barrier in a season for Porto aged beneath 22.
Every of Evanilson’s 14 league targets got here from contained in the 18-yard field and his motion inside the world has been essential to his speedy improvement round purpose.
Anticipating the place the possibilities will fall has been an element behind his output, with various his targets coming from shut vary when introduced with sq. passes or knockdowns from teammates.
Amongst his best was a intelligent back-heeled flick after assembly Otavio’s cross within the 2-1 win over Maritimo in late January.
Evanilson’s most medical efficiency of the marketing campaign got here with a hat-trick as Belenenses had been thrashed earlier within the month, a treble which showcased the vary in his ending.
Regardless of being predominantly right-footed, he scored a left-footed brace to place Porto in management earlier than rising to fulfill Fabio Vieira’s nook to go dwelling for the match ball.
His second was the decide of the bunch, displaying class and composure inside the world to feint previous a defender earlier than lashing dwelling because the ball cannoned in off the put up.
Having started his profession in a large position earlier than shifting centrally, his instincts across the field have been key to his improvement and there’s a clear present of composure when the possibilities fall his approach, with the teen not often rushed earlier than choosing his end.
Such has been his sharp-shooting round purpose, he has been in comparison with Robert Lewandowski, having earned the nickname ‘Lewanilson’ throughout his time at Fluminense
“I like Lewanilson. Since Fluminense they gave me this nickname,” he instructed Portuguese outlet Mais Futebol.
“Now some FC Porto followers additionally deal with me like that. Lewandowski is a superb reference in my place and is a superb participant. I’m completely satisfied for the nickname Lewanilson”
Busy and alert inside the world, he has additionally proven each selflessness and consciousness when required, offering 4 assists in the course of the marketing campaign together with his propensity for holding onto possession bringing others into the sport.
Among the many Crimson Devils’ present ahead choices, solely Edinson Cavani (8.8) has misplaced possession on much less events per 90 than Evanilson (9.3) in league motion final season.
United’s curiosity comes amid an over-reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo for targets, with Cavani having now departed and each Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial having didn’t stay as much as their early potential.
The numbers level favourably to the membership’s curiosity within the rising Brazilian, whose numbers for conversion fee (25.45%), probabilities created per 90 (1), floor duels gained per 90 (4.4) and floor duel success proportion (58.8%) outperform every of Ronaldo, Cavani, Rashford and Martial.
For a divisional comparability, his shot accuracy of 63.64% bettered that of Darwin Nunez (62.32%), a reported Crimson Devils switch goal who completed because the main scorer in Portugal earlier than finishing a transfer to Liverpool this summer season.
He additionally ranked third within the the Primeira Liga for non-penalty targets and non-penalty targets per 90, with none of his 14 league targets having come from the spot.
Given this has been his first full season uncovered to a top-level league in Europe, the potential is evident for Evanilson regardless of the ahead remaining uncooked and with areas to enhance.
United have been rumoured to have had a bid within the area of £55m rejected, with the Portuguese champions beneath no stress to promote. Evanilson has spoken of his fondness for English soccer, however says he should proceed to evolve at Porto.
“I like English soccer. I actually like English soccer,” Evanilson stated in a latest interview with Lance.
“I’m at an excellent stage in my profession, however I’m not at a prime stage. I’ve so much to evolve. However that’s what I work for. If any huge crew comes… I’ll attempt to do my finest at FC Porto. I’ll work onerous to be ready to the fullest.”
Porto’s price-tag of round £70m is known to have deterred the likes of Brighton and Wolves from firming up their curiosity and is a payment that may make Evanilson of venture given his relative inexperience.
Porto – whose impending gross sales of Fabio Vieira and Vitinha imply the membership can drive a tough cut price – will demand a premium.
He has, nevertheless, proven attributes this season that may make him an intriguing possibility for Ten Hag’s rebuild of the Crimson Devils.
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