The sought-after forward has been linked with moves to Everton, Southampton and Crystal Palace this week.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman
Henry Onyekuru has namechecked Everton as one of three potential summer destinations.
The sought-after Eupen forward has been linked with a string of British clubs including Celtic, Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion.
This week’s Sun on Sunday reported that Crystal Palace are also keen on Onyekuru, although it is with Southampton and Everton that the 19-year-old is said to be furthest down the line, according to Own Goal Nigeria.
However, in the player’s own words, as quoted by Voetbalkrant, only one of those is in contention for his signature – and it isn’t the Saints or Palace.
“I truly don’t have anything to say for now regarding my possible destination in the summer,” he said. “I’m sure I won’t be at Eupen.
“Everton, Club Brugge or Anderlecht? It’s possible I join one of the three in the summer.”
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Onyekuru has taken the Belgian Pro League by storm this season, scoring 18 goals and creating another nine in 35 appearances, and The Sun on Sunday reported he is likely to cost around £7 million.
According to The Daily Mail, any English club would have to offer Onyekuru at least £32,000 a week to secure a work permit for the Nigerian, who is currently uncapped by his country.
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