Everton transfer news as £25.8m offer could arrive for Juventus forward Samuel Iling-Junior
Everton are highly appreciative of Juventus forward Samuel Iling-Junior and a €30m [£25.8m] offer could be on the table, according to Tutto Juve.
The 19-year-old has emerged as one of Europe’s most exciting attacking prospects after emerging from the Chelsea youth ranks before joining Juventus and establishing himself in the first team in Serie A, making 12 appearances.
With Iling-Junior contracted to the Old Lady until 2025, the London-born forward is attracting plenty of interest for his services.
According to TuttoJuve [24 June] both Everton and West Ham are highly appreciative of the young forward along with Fulham, with Juventus expecting a €30m [£25.8m] offer on the table.
Signify ambition
It’s no secret that Sean Dyche will be desperate to add to his attacking and creative weaponry this summer after enduring another disappointing Premier League campaign last year, only battling against the drop by the skin of their teeth.
One of the main issues for Everton’s campaign was their problems in attack, recording the second-worst goals record of any Premier League side with just 34. The Toffees could be set to lose a number of their key attacking players, with Alex Iwobi opening up on his ambitions to play in the Champions League, and Demarai Gray attracting Premier League interest.
Also, key midfield weapon Amadou Onana could depart for as much as £55m giving them a potential war chest to explore potential transfer opportunities, and Iling-Junior represents an ambitious play but one Everton could make to appease their impatient fanbase.
Hailed him as “superb” by talent scout Jack Kulig, Iling-Junior’s form for Juventus Primavera suggests that the youngster has the potential to become a future world star in one of Europe’s biggest leagues and the Premier League could well become his perfect platform.
While plenty of Everton fans may be rather pessimistic about making such a move for a highly-rated talent, the Toffees could well signify their intentions under Dyche by making some sort of move for Iling-Junior’s services. A loan move may be worth a try too.