Everton fans should be very excited by Guela Doue transfer news - and here's why
Guela Doue has given Everton enough reasons to sign him from Strasbourg in the ongoing transfer window.
The Toffees have been linked with a move for the right-back, who shone for Cote d'Ivoire against Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on 15 June.
Fans in L3 could witness him next against Germany on 20 June, as Emerse Fae's team travel to Toronto Stadium for their second 2026 World Cup fixture.
Going by Doue's display at the World Cup, the Hill Dickinson Stadium faithful will surely have plenty to look forward to if they sign him.
The Ivorian has made a name for himself as an attacking full-back over the last three years in Ligue 1 and he could potentially be on his way to the Premier League soon.
David Moyes has had to rely on Jake O'Brien at right-back since returning to the Merseyside outfit, but the Republic of Ireland international clearly has trouble going forward.
Everton could get exciting talent in Guela Doue as Cote d'Ivoire stats emerge
Doue covered plenty of distance for Core d'Ivoire as he recorded a top speed of 31.7 kilometres per hour in the 1-0 win over Ecuador, as per Sofascore.
The right-back made five defensive contributions in the game, winning his one attempted tackle, all four of his aerial duels and three of his nine ground duels.
Doue made some decent contributions in possession, with 90 per cent of passing accuracy, playing two key passes and finding a teammate with one of his two corners.
According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari on 18 June, although expensive, Doue is one of the options on the Toffees' radar as they continue their search for a new right-back.
David Moyes determined with transfer plan at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Sources told Football Insider in May that Everton had entered the race to sign Lutsharel Geertruida from RB Leipzig after his loan spell at Sunderland.
With their pursuit of the versatile defender who can play at right-back, the Toffees clearly have no intention of leaving themselves short in that position ahead of next season.
Moyes seems determined to finally get a deal over the line for defensive reinforcements after Seamus Coleman waved goodbye at Hill Dickinson Stadium.