Report: Everton don’t see Ademola Lookman as first team starter; Leipzig to make third bid

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Everton boss Marco Silva reportedly feels that Ademola Lookman is not yet a permanent first-team starter yet.

According to the Independent, Everton are set to receive a third bid for Ademola Lookman from Red Bull Leipzig, which they are hopeful will be accepted.

Everton want £20 million, and Leipzig’s last offer fell just below this valuation.

However, the German side are set to make an improved bid, and they are now optimistic over getting a deal done with Everton.

Marco Silva’s side would prefer to keep Lookman, but may be forced into a sale, as the player reportedly wants to leave Goodison Park.

Everton loaned out Lookman to Leipzig last year, when his performances in the Bundesliga caught the eye.

Lookman’s taste of regular first-team football has left him wanting more, and Silva has apparently decided that he cannot promise him regular action at Everton.

The Independent claim that the Toffees believe Lookman is an exciting prospect, but they don’t view him as a permanent first-team starter this season.

That decision could prove to be the end for Lookman at Everton, as Leipzig are willing to offer Lookman the regular football he craves, and the deal could now go through in the near future.