Everton have reportedly started talks with Lyon over the transfer of Bertrand Traore.
Bertrand Traore talks
Everton have opened talks with Lyon over the transfer of Bertrand Traore, according to L’Equipe.
Traore has been playing well for Lyon for the past two seasons following his move from Chelsea in the summer of 2017.
According to WhoScored, Traore made 24 starts and 10 substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for Lyon this season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in the process.
During the 2017-18 campaign, the 23-year-old – who can operate as a forward or as an attacking midfielder – made 27 starts and four substitute appearances in the league for Lyon, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored.
According to The Daily Mail, Everton will have to pay £40 million as transfer fee for Traore, with the same publication also crediting Liverpool with interest in the Burkina Faso international.
Cuco Martina available and interest in youngsters
According to O Jogo, Everton are interested in signing 19-year-old central defender Pedro Alvaro and 19-year-old left-back Nuno Tavares from Portuguese giants Benfica.
The Liverpool Echo has claimed that Everton expect Cuco Martina to return to pre-season training ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
The 29-year-old Curacao international right-back is available for sale this summer and is attracting interest from clubs in Europe, but there has been no firm offer yet, according to the report.
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