Malick Fofana may very well be heading to the Premier League (Picture by Eurasia Sport Pictures/Getty Pictures)
Everton are having an encouraging summer season switch window up to now, and issues may very well be about to get even higher for David Moyes, who’s effectively conscious that important reinforcements are wanted.
Thierno Barry signed from Villarreal earlier in the summertime to exchange the departed Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and within the coming days, it’s anticipated {that a} deal for Bayern Munich left-back Adam Aznou can be wrapped up. And one other thrilling younger participant may now be heading to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton in superior talks to signal Malick Fofana from Lyon
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Everton are in superior talks to signal Malick Fofana. The 20-year-old, who was very spectacular for Lyon final season as he registered 11 targets and 5 assists in 41 appearances, is in talks with the Merseyside membership, who’ve submitted a suggestion to the cash-strapped Ligue 1 facet.
Curiously, Fofana has been closely linked with Liverpool in current weeks, who might want to signal a substitute for Luis Diaz if he joins Bayern Munich – which is turning into an increasing number of doubtless as time goes on. Moreover, there has additionally been curiosity proven by Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
Fofana could be assertion signing for Everton, contemplating the curiosity that has been proven from different golf equipment. It’s additionally clear that they’re attempting to decrease the typical age of Moyes’ squad forward of the brand new Premier League season kicking off in three weeks’ time.
It stays to be seen whether or not a deal will be completed, however the important thing can be whether or not Everton can agree private phrases with Fofana, who will certainly be tempted by the reported curiosity from Liverpool, Chelsea and different European giants. However a transfer to the blue facet of Merseyside may very well be the perfect subsequent step for his profession.