Marko Arnautovic could punch Everton into the Premier League top six

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According to the agent of Marko Arnautovic, Everton are interested in the Austrian attacker. Danijel Arnautivic, who is also his brother, has told Gianluca Di Marzio in Italy that both Everton and Chelsea are keen on the player.

The forward has become a cult hero with the West Ham fans since his £24 million move from Stoke City in 2017. After initially struggling under Slaven Bilic, he became a potent threat under David Moyes last season, scoring 11 goals as the Hammers avoided relegation.

This season has been equally impressive, with the 29-year-old scoring five goals in 10 Premier League appearances so far this season.

Everton would be right to make a move for the player. Whilst they have Richarlison currently firing up top, the back-up is not looking up to scratch. Cenk Tosun looks a patchy player and doubts remain over Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s suitability at this level long-term.

Everton are starting to look good under Marco Silva and are many people’s favourites to finish in seventh place behind the now traditional top six of the Manchester clubs, Merseyside rivals Liverpool and London’s elite Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal.

Arnautovic’s arrival would be a huge boost toward ensuring that is the case but also pushing beyond it.

If Everton could bring in a credible Premier League goal threat to take the pressure off Richarlison and perhaps replace Tosun, it could give them the boost needed to do just that.

In fact, there is no reason why Arnautovic could not help Everton punch through to the top six.