Everton transfer news as PSG now push Hugo Ekitike out of club
Everton have launched a bid which has been accepted by PSG for their striker Hugo Ekitike, according to a report by Foot 01.
The French media outlet wrote on its website on Thursday (10 August) that the Parisiens are pushing out the 21-year-old forward.
Despite being on good terms with the hierarchy, the Ligue 1 winners want the French striker to leave as they look to cash in on him.
Right option?
Ekitike appears to be linked with a move to the Premier League every summer and it felt like he had found his home at PSG.
Especially with Lionel Messi leaving, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe facing uncertain futures and a new manager in charge, he would’ve had a clean slate for next season.
However, it seems like Luis Enrique, the board, or both do not rate the 21-year-old as highly and are open to parting ways with him.
Despite their riches, they sense an opportunity to make a good amount of money and look to be cashing on it this summer.
He would undoubtedly bolster the Toffees attack and would also be a more reliable option than Youssef Chermiti who could be his understudy.
It seems down to the Frenchman now as PSG have already accepted the bid and it remains to be seen if Everton can agree on personal terms.
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