Everton and West among early frontrunners to sign Yacine Brahimi from Porto.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman
Reports from Portugal suggest that the Premier League could be the next destination for Yacine Brahimi, as Porto look to offload the forward to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
According to Portuguese publication A Bola, both Everton and West Ham United have shown early interest in the 27-year-old – who is valued at £26.4m.
FC Porto’s Yacine Brahimi celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates
While there is also reported to be other clubs across Europe interested, Brahimi favours a move to England and his representatives, Stellar Group, are working hard to make that happen.
The Algeria international moved to Porto from Granada in the summer of 2014 following a successful World Cup campaign in which his nation reached the last 16 of the tournament.
FC Porto’s Yacine Brahimi shoots at goal
Since then Brahimi has played 117 times in all competitions for the Portuguese side, scoring 29 goals from his usual position on the left wing.
However, despite his preferred role being out wide the Algerian can also operate behind the striker as number ten, giving both West Ham and the Toffees plenty of options if they manage to sign him.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic
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