Everton and Celtic are battling to sign Henry Onyekuru.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman
Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru is a hot property with clubs across Europe battling for his signature.
Celtic have been tracking him since January and now they face competition from Everton for the £7 million rated talent, according to The Sun.
Onyekuru plays for Belgian side KAS Eupen and a summer move looks inevitable.
Everton have the finances to out muscle Celtic in terms of wages, but the Toffees should consider the interest of the Scottish champions as an opportunity.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates after the match
Onyekuru is still untested at the top level, and there is no guarantee he could become a contributor for Everton straight away.
The Toffees may be best served sending the forward out on loan to Celtic so he can play regularly and continue his development.
Onyekuru is just 19 and could be an ideal replacement at Celtic for Patrick Roberts, who is set to return to Manchester City once his loan expires.
Everton could take this decision mid-season in 2017 dependent on how he is progressing, or decide immediately to send him out on loan.
Celtic’s Moussa Dembele reacts
Celtic have an interest in him and a use for him, and the success of Moussa Dembele for the Scottish champions should really make them think.
The Frenchman has become a real star due to playing regularly and getting the chance to play Champions League football.
In the long run Everton could benefit more from having Onyekuru at Celtic than simply letting him play a substitute role in Ronald Koeman’s side from day one.
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