Arsenal want Everton talent Ademola Lookman, but Ronald Koeman must demand Giroud in exchange

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Arsenal are reportedly keen on Everton attacker Ademola Lookman.

According to a report from The Sun, Arsenal are interested in snapping up Everton forward Ademola Lookman – but whether the Toffees would sell is another matter.

Lookman, 20, arrived at Goodison Park from Charlton Athletic earlier this year, with Everton splashing the cash in January to sign the youngster after seeing him score 12 goals in 49 games for Charlton.

An England youth international with 23 caps across various age levels, Lookman appears to be a huge talent, offering pace and skill from out wide, and he showed what he was capable of last season with a goal on his Everton debut against Manchester City.

However, Lookman has been frustrated this season, as Ronald Koeman hasn’t used him at all in the Premier League, and his lack of first-team football with the Toffees has sparked speculation over his future ahead of the January transfer window.

Whilst The Mirror claim that Everton will reject any attempts from rival Premier League clubs to sign Lookman in January, but The Sun report that Arsenal are keen to offer him a return to London when the transfer window re-opens.

Now, if Everton are to back down from their stance over Lookman’s future, it may take a special offer – and the Toffees’ interest in Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud should see them demand him as part of any deal.

Giroud, 31, was a top target for Everton following Romelu Lukaku’s move to Manchester United, and Koeman even told The Times last week that the Toffees thought they had a deal wrapped up for Giroud, but they couldn’t get the move over the line.

With Giroud still yet to start a Premier League game this season, the Frenchman may be forced to reconsider his future in January, especially with his place in France’s World Cup squad at risk, and a move to Everton would give him the first-team football he needs.

A straight swap seems unlikely, with Everton maybe having to give up some cash to land Giroud, but this is the specific way that the Toffees should consider letting Lookman go – otherwise, they should be looking to keep and use a top young talent like Lookman.