Everton manager Roberto Martinez thrilled to have Christian Atsu for the new season as he banks on the Ghana international to come good in his debut season.

Atsu, 22, will be joining on loan from Chelsea with his move expected to be formalized before Thursday.

Martinez expects Atsu to add another dimension to his attacking options.

"We are hoping that the deal can be formalised and finalised by Thursday," Martinez told evertontv.

"That would be a really good positive move to boost the squad. How ready he will be to have him in the team, it's too early to tell but we want Christian to be part of the squad as soon as we can.

"We are really excited and are desperate to welcome him to Finch Farm (training ground) to allow him to feel the Everton way quickly.

"Christian is a experienced young man and to be that experienced at a young age is incredible.

"He had a really good spell in Portugal then a big move and has played a lot of games in Holland. Playing in a World Cup with Ghana will give him a lot too.

"He can play on both wings, play through the middle and has appreciation of space.

"Technically he is very gifted and will fit extremely well. He has the hunger and desire to want to show what he can do in the Premier League and we feel we are ready to give him that opportunity."