Former Everton captain Leon Osman has welcomed the swoop for former Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen.

Osman believes Ronald Koeman's latest import has all the credentials to cut it at a Premier League level.

“They say that the Dutch league isn't as good as others around at the moment but he's still been playing in a very good, competitive league and he's been one of the standout players there," Osman told evertontv. “That's all he can do - be the best player in that league and he's pretty much proven himself to be that.

“Now it's time for him to come to the Premier League and see if he's going to make that step up too. All the evidence suggests he will be able to do that."

Last season, Klaassen registered 16 goals and 10 assists for Ajax as he enjoyed his most prolific campaign yet.

And Osman believes the Dutchman's creativity will be vital with Everton set to fight on four fronts next term.

“It's an obvious addition that Ronald Koeman wants to his squad," he added. “It's goals we need and we need more goals from midfield because I think last season five goals was the most scored by a midfielder.

“Koeman's identified that and a man who's scored more than 20 goals over the past two seasons for Ajax looks like he'll be a good addition.

“I hope he settles in quickly because not all Dutch players manage to hit the ground running but he's a top prospect, he's been Ajax captain and hopefully he'll fit in smoothly and be right at the top of his game as quickly as possible."