Everton send scouts to watch prolific ex-Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund left-back

Everton have recently sent scouts to run the rule left-back Sergio Gomez.

But the Toffees were reportedly among a swathe of clubs who watched the Spain youth international.

Who is Sergio Gomez?

Gomez came through Barcelona’s academy but was unable to make a first-team impact at the Nou Camp.

In 2018, he opted to join Borussia Dortmund but endured similar struggles. Gomez played only twice for the Bundesliga giants and spent two seasons on loan at Spanish outfit SD Huesca.

Last summer, Gomez was on the move again when he was snapped up by Anderlecht.

The 21-year-old has made a scintillating start in Belgium. He already recorded five goals and seven assists in just 16 league games.

That’s despite Ancerlecht sitting an underwhelming sixth in the Jupiler Pro League table.

Gomez has also been capped six times for Spain under-21s, netting four times.

What’s been said

According to Belgian newspaper HLN, via Sport Witness, Everton were among those who watched Gomez in Anderlecht’s 3-1 win over RSC Charleroi on Saturday.

Gomez certainly impressed by firing a double in the triumph.

Where would he fit in?

Lucas Digne is undisputed first-choice left-back at Everton.

However, his form has dipped somewhat this season, having yet to record an assist.

Digne is also the only senior recognised option on the left-hand side of defence.

Rafa Benitez’s side opted to loan Niel Nkounkou to Standard Liege on summer transfer deadline day.

What’s more, Gomez is capable of playing further forward. For Spain under-21s, he operates as both a left and right-winger.

Benitez was keen to strengthen his options in those areas during the summer.