Everton are reportedly looking at other strikers than Rafael Leao.
According to the Liverpool Echo, Everton are still keen on Lille forward Rafael Leao – but they’re having to look at other targets too.
The Toffees should be in the market for a new striker this summer, even though Dominic Calvert-Lewin enjoyed a strong second half of the season.
Cenk Tosun and Oumar Niasse could be heading off this summer, meaning that Marco Silva and Marcel Brands need to work hard to bring in at least one centre forward.
A hot name in recent months has been Lille attacker Leao, and the Liverpool Echo claim that Everton are still keen on signing the teenager.
However, it’s noted that Everton are looking at other striker targets too, having seemingly been dealt something of a blow in their pursuit of Leao.
L’Equipe recently reported that Lille won’t allow Leao to leave this summer, and having qualified for the Champions League, they’re in a strong position to bat away Everton’s interest.
The 19-year-old hit eight goals this past season, and would be a hugely exciting addition at Goodison Park, but it seems that Brands and co are looking elsewhere given Lille’s strong stance.
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