Everton hopeful in race to sign Southampton forward Kamaldeen Sulemana
Everton are hopeful of sealing a move to sign Southampton forward Kamaldeen Sulemana this summer, according to The Guardian.
According to the UK publication (18 August), the Toffees are looking towards a busy end to the summer window as they look to complete deals for Sulemana, Southampton teammate Che Adams and Leeds United’s Wilfried Gnonto.
The Blues were chasing a deal to land the 21-year-old from Ligue 1 side Rennes in January, but he ended up signing for the Saints for £22million instead, and according to Sports World Ghana (8 August), Everton have revived their interest in the Ghanaian forward.
The report shared that Southampton were open to selling him on loan this summer with a potential buy option included in the deal.
And now it is believed that Everton are hopeful of bringing him in as Sean Dyche looks to bolster his attacking options, after the signings of Arnaut Danjuma, Jack Harrison. and Youssef Chermiti.
Sulemana a must addition
With Southampton now plying their trade in the Championship this season, after relegation, Sulemana is expected to be one of their key departures this summer opening the door for Everton to make their move.
With Gray expected to depart, Dyche needs a quality replacement who can immediately make an impact in the first eleven and the Ghanaian international needs a change of scenery making this an attractive proposition.
Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri must let the cash fly to seal a move for Sulemana as his freighting and “Exceptional” qualities could add some much-needed dimension and class to Dyche’s depleted attacking weaponry.
Sulemana ranks among the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers for progressive carries and the top 20% for total shots per 90, as per FBref, which highlights his prowess in darting into the danger areas for which Everton desperately require if they are to reach new levels next season.
The signings of Danjuma and Harrison certainly represent stellar business but the latter won’t be ready for another few months which means Dyche is still short of quality in the wide areas making Sulemana another superb buy.
In other Everton news, Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers believes the Toffees could seal two new transfers before the window shuts, with a few more exits on the cards too.