Everton linked with big-money striker as Moyes targets attack
Everton track Venezia’s Issa Doumbia after a 10-goal, 5-assist season. Interest from Everton and Newcastle is pushing the fee from €15m towards €20m, with Sporting still leading talks on a long deal.
Report says the Friedkin Group plan to fund a ‘big-money’ striker signing to back David Moyes ahead of his second full season at Everton this summer.
Everton are linked with West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, with a Moyes connection seen as an opening, but complications around a Jack Grealish-style scenario remain a hurdle.
Ex-Germany international Thomas Hitzlsperger, scarcely used by David Moyes at Everton, shares insight on Moyes’ leadership from his time at the club.
Everton consider a summer friendly in Edinburgh against Premier League rivals Newcastle United as part of pre-season plans.
Preview focuses on what Everton should expect from Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, assessing the Black Cats’ likely approach and threat.
Everton hold a 15% sell-on of Newcastle’s profit on Anthony Gordon. If Newcastle set a high valuation and sell, the Blues would receive a cut of the profit.
