Everton want El Bilal Toure as Manchester United transfer twist emerges
Everton have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Almeria’s “speedy” striker El Bilal Toure, according to The Daily Mail.
According to 90min on 22 June the Toffees are keen to launch a bid for the 21-year-old Mali international.
The Mail claim on 26 June, that Everton have “still” been talking about Toure, but with an offer yet to be submitted, Atalanta have stepped in.
It’s believed the Serie A club are eager to find “ready-made” replacements for Rasmus Hojlund, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
Get it done
Surely the 21-year-old is exactly the type of player the Toffees need to target? He’s young, raw and explosive – and under the right leadership, he could thrive.
Kevin Thelwell and Sean Dyche need to start adding value to this squad; players who can be sold on for profit in the coming years.
Amadou Onana is a great example. The Belgian arrived on Merseyside as an unknown quantity but has gone on to be one of, if not, the standout performer of the 2022/23 season. He was signed for £30million but could easily be worth double that fee in the current market.
We need to see more of this recruitment.
For now, it’s clear that exits probably need to occur before any major transfer business can be completed at Goodison Park.
Onana seems the most likely to depart with a number of top clubs reportedly interested in the 21-year-old. If Arsenal miss out on Declan Rice, they’re certainly one to keep an eye on when it comes to interest in the Everton man.