Report: Everton Back in the Race for Coveted Winger
As the transfer window approaches deadline, Everton appear to have revisited their initial interest in Leeds United’s Wilfried Gnonto.
Despite the initial stalemate, the Merseyside club now appear ready to respond to Leeds United’s assessment for the winger.
The financial progress made possible Alex Iwobi’s near-discreet transfer to Fulham has given the Toffees new financial strength, expanding the scope of Gnonto’s signature acquisition.
Backups Luis Sinisterra and Kamaldeen Sulemana are on Everton’s radar but appear to be secondary targets.
Gnonto wants to join the Premier League to pursue his ambition to play for Italy at the next European Championship.
Having agreed in principle on personal terms with the club, Gnonto went so far as to refuse training in order to hasten his move to Goodison Park.
Even if things seem deadlocked at first, this potential acquisition could take a dramatic turn on the final day of the transfer window.
Alex Iwobi’s move to Fulham may have created a new source of money for Everton.
Although Iwobi’s departure is imminent, its financial impacts have been clearly felt in the Merseyside club’s transfer business.
In addition to the Gnonto story, Everton’s interactions in Ligue 1 are also very promising.
Lille’s interest in loaning Demari Gray comes with Everton’s insistence on a purchase clause, which has yet to be clarified by the French club.
In addition, discussions with Cadiz, a La Liga club, regarding Jean-Philippe Gbamin, will add impetus.
According to a report from Football Transfers, Everton’s current transfer activities reflect a club that is actively reshaping its squad for the upcoming Premier League season.
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Everton remain a notable opponent on transfer deadline day and today could be a great opportunity for the club to replenish their attacking force at the last minute, with a fresh update on a potential target.
According to TEAMtalk, Everton have been given the opportunity to sign West Ham United striker Danny Ings.
According to reports, Sean Dyche is keen to work with Ings again after coaching him at Burnley and is ready to bring in the striker’s services in the final hours of the transfer window.
What’s even more remarkable is that Everton are looking to add even more attacking force, despite reaching an agreement with Beto earlier this week.
There’s no doubt Ings has the Premier League experience and stability in front of goal to make an immediate impact at Goodison Park this season, so Dyche’s return to the scoring machine makes perfect sense.
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During his tenure at Turf Moor, the 31-year-old – once hailed by pundit Noel Whelan as an ‘extraordinary finisher’ – scored 43 goals and registered 14 assists in 130 appearances pitch, with a goal contribution rate every 170 minutes before parting the team.
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Clarets en route to Liverpool in 2015.
Since then, Ings has become a highly-rated goalscorer in the Premier League with spells at Southampton, Aston Villa and now West Ham, where he now struggles to earn game time from just the pitch.
24 times in all competitions, averaging just 38 minutes per game.
since joining the Hammers in January in a £15m signing.
The former Burnley manager has always been a huge admirer of the England centre-back he helped develop as a youngster, and went on to praise when Ings was unstoppable in front of the Saints goal.
“He has really regained his fitness and form.
He is playing very, very well.
“[His form] wasn’t a big surprise for me.
He’s a good player, there’s no other choice.
As a result, Dyche can now revive Ings’ career by giving him a chance to redeem himself at the Merseyside blues, which would be an attractive prospect for the striker, especially for the striker.
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