Ghana midfielder Iddrisu Baba linked with a move to Everton

Real Mallorca midfielder Iddrisu Baba has been linked with a possible move to English Premier League side, Everton in the next transfer window. 

According to Fichajes, Everton are interested in signing the Ghanaian international, possibly in the January window, to ease the pressure on the team due to multiple injuries.

The injury to Abdoulaye Doucoure recently has given Rafael Benitez multiple problems. Everton have lost their last two games without the influential midfielder and could face more difficulties, specifically against the bigger sides without the Frenchman’s quality.

With Andre Gomes facing multiple fitness issues, Allan remains the only bonafide starter in the centre of the park for the Toffees. Should the Brazilian suffer an unfortunate injury, Everton will badly struggle to control games. Hence, Benitez is eager to sign a midfield option in the coming window.

The midfielder has been a long time target of Everton manager Rafael Benitez, who came close to signing him during his time at Real Madrid.

However, the deal fell through after a misunderstanding between Los Blancos and his representatives.

He was later identified as replacement for Thomas Partey at Atletico Madrid but Real Mallorca inserted a new clause in his contract making him expensive for the Rojiblancos.

Everton are ready to trigger the release clause of 45 million euros to have the Ghanaian at Merseyside next season.

Meanwhile, Real Mallorca are considering South African Njabulo Blom as replacement for the Black Stars midfielder should he leave.

Baba has played 11 times in La Liga this season and recently scored his first goal against Cadiz to help Mallorca earn a valuable point.