Everton striker Cenk Tosun hails 'massive signing' Theo Walcott as Turkish striker outlines 'mission' to win trophies at Goodison Park
- Theo Walcott has signed for Everton in a £20m transfer from Arsenal
- Cenk Tosun, Everton's first January addition, has hailed Walcott's arrival
- The £27m striker has vowed to improve upon his debut at Tottenham last week
Everton striker Cenk Tosun believes Theo Walcott is a 'massive signing' after the Toffees completed a £20m transfer to sign the England international from Arsenal.
The 26-year-old Tosun, Everton's first signing this window for £27m from Besiktas, also vowed to end the club's wait for silverware, which stretches back to 1995.
'Theo is a great player, proven in the Premier League - he has done well at Arsenal for many years,' said Tosun. 'I would say that he will be a massive signing for us.
Cenk Tosun has targeted winning trophies with Everton after joining for £27m from Besiktas
Tosun also spoke of his excitement as Theo Walcott completed his move to Everton
The 26-year-old Tosun said he believes he can forge a partnership alongside Walcott
'I think I will link up well with him. We have talented players in our team and I am sure we can have a great input.
'The main aim is to take the team to a better place, to score as many goals as I can. This year looks a little difficult but in the future I want to win trophies and be part of that for the club.
'For the rest of the season, we have to aim to be in the top half of the table - maybe seventh or eighth will be good for us.'
Tosun revealed that Everton were rivalled by other clubs for his signature once it was decided that he would leave Turkey but as soon as he discovered he had a chance to head to the Premier League, his mind was set.
'Everton is a massive, historical club,' Tosun said. 'Sam Allardyce played a big role in this as well. The club wanted me and to play in England was one of my biggest dreams.
'I spent three and a half great years with Besiktas. I loved the manager, he was like a father figure to me. But everyone needs new missions in life and to play in the Premier League was my mission.
'There was a club that was interested in me but I do not want to name them. Everton were serious that they wanted me and I seriously wanted to come here.'
He made his debut at Wembley against Tottenham last Saturday, but Everton were defeated 4-0.
Tosun made his Everton debut last weekend in the 4-0 defeat by Tottenham at Wembley
Tosun assured fans that it will be a different story against West Brom this weekend
And Tosun has assured fans it will be different this Saturday when Allardyce's men host West Brom on Saturday.
'The Premier League is very fast football, strong with a high tempo but I am strong myself. I would have liked my debut to be better, I would have liked a better start but it was not to be I am afraid.
'Our supporters can be assured that it will be much better this weekend.'
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