Everton have recently been linked with a move for Real Mallorca midfielder Iddrisu Baba.
The 25-year-old Ghana international is hot property following two superb La Liga campaigns.
Having initially made a bright start to life at Goodison Park, manager Rafa Benitez is under pressure to turn things around once again following a run of four Premier League matches without a win.
According to Calciomercato, the Blues boss could look to Baba in the January transfer market to kickstart the upturn in fortunes.
Also believed to be of interest to Atletico Madrid, signing the defensive midfielder may not be plain sailing.
The initial report claims that the Toffees have the one-cap ace ‘in their sights’ ahead of the mid-season transfer window.
So far this season Baba, who was described as a ‘hard worker’ by former manager Vicente Moreno, has earned a 7.03 Sofascore rating from 12 league outings.
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Signing a midfielder has to be high on the list of priorities for Benitez in January.
Despite being relatively well-stocked in terms of numbers, too many of the options available to the Spaniard pick up regular injury issues.
Baba is on record as not missing a game through fitness or injury during his professional career to date, no mean feat given the Ghanaian’s industry and playing style.
Valued at £2.25million and under contract until 2024 (Transfermarkt), Baba should be a relatively attainable option for Everton – even under the restraints of financial fair play.
