PSG FFP update emerges as Everton hold loan-to-buy talks for Hugo Ekitike – Sky Sports
Any deal Everton reach for PSG striker Hugo Ekitike will have to comply with the Ligue 1 club’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) obligations, according to Sky Sports.
The publication reported on its website on Thursday (10 August) that the two clubs have held initial talks regarding a move for the player.
The 21-year-old forward registered tallies of four goals and four assists from his 32 PSG matches in all competitions last season.
“Paris Saint-Germain have held initial talks with Everton about a deal for Hugo Ekitike,” according to Sky Sports. “The discussion has been about a loan with an option to buy.
“The structure of any deal would have to comply with PSG’s Financial Fair Play obligations. There are other Premier League clubs are also interested in Ekitike.”
Positive signs
Everton desperately needed to strengthen following their disappointing Premier League campaign last time out, with the final third one area that required bolstering in particular.
The Toffees have already addressed that issue somewhat, with Arnaut Danjuma arriving on loan from Villarreal, while a deal has been completed for Sporting Lison striker Youssef Chermiti, according to Fabrizio Romano (10 August).
Everton fans won’t, however, say no to more attackers arriving, and they certainly won’t say no to a deal for PSG ace Ekitike.
The 21-year-old only joined the French giants on a permanent deal from Reims earlier this summer, having initially joined on loan in July 2022.
But given the star-studded squad in the French capital, the youngster hasn’t always been the first name on the team sheet, which is very understandable at this early stage of his career.
A loan move would definitely suit him in order to progress, and he could undoubtedly become the main man at Goodison Park.
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