Everton transfer news: Almeria striker El Bilal Toure likely to be available at discounted fee as release clause twist revealed
Everton have already made their first bid worth £25million for Almeria striker El Bilal Toure but it’s short of the asking rate, per the Mirror.
According to the Liverpool Echo [14 July], he’s got a release clause of £34.2million at the La Liga outfit this summer.
However, as the summer progresses, that valuation is likelier to drop which means the Toffees can sign him at a discounted fee.
Waiting game?
Everton could wait and see if other clubs do show an immediate interest in him or if the path for them is clear.
Atalanta are the other club keen on signing him and it remains to be seen if they can afford what the Spanish club are looking for in order to part ways with the Mali international.
It seems like Toure wants to leave and if Almeria do not see any offers arriving at the table, they could part ways with him for a discounted fee.
Everton do not have the resources to get into a bidding war with anyone so they’re going to wait this one out to see how things transpire in the coming weeks.
Sean Dyche must also line up backup options as it’s important not to put all eggs in one basket, especially for the position they need to strengthen the most.
On paper, this seems like a signing that makes a lot of sense, but right now, he’s just not affordable for the Toffees.
In other Everton news, an exit-linked Toffees player has recently been spotted in talks with a senior Goodison Park figure ahead of the new season.