Everton Will Not Miss Selling Lukaku To Man United Now They Have Cenk Tosun Says Slaven Bilic

Former Everton defender Slaven Bilic is better qualified most to give an opinion on the Toffees latest signing Cenk Tosun.

The Croatian manager coached Tosun during his time in charge of Besiktas.

Bilic is under no illusions that there will be a lot of expectations and pressure placed on Tosun’s shoulders.

Everton have been desperate to find a striker capable of replace Romelu Lukaku since he joined Manchester United.

Only Burnley have scored fewer goals than Everton in the Premier League this season.

See More: 3 Reasons Cenk Tosun Could End Up Being A Success At Everton

Everton have scored just 20 goals in the league this term.

Bilic feels Tosun will not only be able to cope with the pressure but finally be a worthwhile replacement for Lukaku.

“I know there is a lot of expectations with him but that is one of his strengths, thriving under pressure,” Bilic told Fanatik in his latest interview.

“He knows what it is like to play under pressure, the pressure of Besiktas is like nowhere else.

“Everyone was worried after Lukaku left but Everton now have a player who will make them get forget about him.

“He is going to surprise a lot of people.”

Bilic also revealed that he feels Tosun will benefit from having players like Rooney and Sigurdsson providing him service.

“Cenk Tosun will benefit from having players like Rooney and Sigurdsson in the team,” he added.

“They will provide the kind of service he needs.”