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Ayase Ueda: Everything Robin van Persie has said about ‘hungry’ Everton target amid summer links

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Everton transfer chiefs reportedly have several strikers on their radar, with Ueda now emerging amongst them. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future. It is under Robin van Persie that he has exploded, however.



He wants to get better every day.“On a personal level, I don’t need to manage him in a certain way, as you might have to with a different type of character. He is the textbook example, not only for professional footballers but also for youth players, of how to approach the game.”Van Persie confirms worry about Ueda exitUeda’s exit this summer would have massive potential ramifications for Feyenoord, even if they do secure a sizable fee.

The forward is by far the leading scorer for Van Persie’s side, with their next highest in the Eredivisie, Anis Hadj Moussa, netting just eight goals.But in comments this week, the former Premier League forward does not sound confident that he will stay have the option of playing Ueda next season.“From my point of view, I hope he is there next year. He is super important for us and within our style of play,” he said this week.