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title: "Everton: Toffees ‘working on’ Maxwel Cornet deal"
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published: "2022-07-17T12:35:20Z"
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# Everton: Toffees ‘working on’ Maxwel Cornet deal

**[Everton](https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-fc-news) are reportedly in contact over a move for Burnley forward Maxwel Cornet, according to [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/news/maxwel-cornet-everton-transfer-burnley/CiN3aneJuK5W/).**

### The lowdown: Attacker wanted

Following the sale of Richarlison to Tottenham, the Toffees have already been extensively linked with a number of attacking options this summer, including Chelsea starlet [Armando Broja](https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/everton/everton-make-official-contact-in-bid-to-sign-armando-broja-amid-chelsea-pre-season-tour-decision-3762731) and Inter Milan veteran [Edin Dzeko](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/inter-rifiutato-un-approccio-juve-per-dzeko-ci-sono-tre-interessate-in-premier-1705362).

The Brazilian’s departure has left a significant hole in the [Goodison Park squad](https://www.evertonfc.com/teams/men), with only Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Salomon Rondon currently at Frank Lampard’s disposal as senior centre-forward options.

However, after Burnley were relegated to the Championship, Ivory Coast international Cornet could seemingly be edging towards a move to Merseyside…

### The latest: Everton ‘in contact’ over Cornet

As per [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/news/maxwel-cornet-everton-transfer-burnley/CiN3aneJuK5W/), Everton are believed to be ‘working on a deal to sign’ the [29-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/maxwel-cornet/nationalmannschaft/spieler/234781/verein_id/3591) forward.

It’s claimed that the two clubs are ‘in contact’ regarding the transfer, with Goodison Park currently the ‘most likely destination’ for the 25-year-old.

The report added that there is ‘interest from other clubs’ in the player, who was hailed as a [‘different class’](https://twitter.com/BBCMOTD/status/1452039557571035144) by new Everton signing James Tarkowski during their time together as team-mates in Lancashire.

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### The verdict: Shrewd move

Signing Cornet for the [mooted](https://www.footmercato.net/a3493853080342897200-everton-va-lever-la-clause-liberatoire-de-maxwell-cornet) €21m (£17.5m) release clause would represent a superb piece of business from the Everton hierarchy, particularly given the current [financial constraints](https://theathletic.com/3382149/2022/06/25/everton-transfer-window-importance-june-30/) brought about by Financial Fair Play.

During his debut [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) campaign, the former France youth starlet [scored nine times and provided two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/maxwel-cornet/leistungsdaten/spieler/234781/plus/0?saison=2021) in 29 appearances across all competitions for a Burnley side who struggled for the most part last term.

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Predominantly operating as a centre-forward, Cornet – who showcased an eye for the spectacular with a [long-range volley](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/maxwel-cornets-stunning-volley-the-pick-of-six-goals-as-burnley-share-points-with-palace-at-turf-moor-41072751.html) against Crystal Palace last November – can also play on [either wing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/maxwel-cornet/leistungsdaten/spieler/234781/plus/0?saison=ges) and as a makeshift full-back, supreme versatility which would be a welcome addition to Lampard’s ranks.

Sharing a close stylistic match with the likes of Che Adams, Kasper Dolberg, Callum Wilson and reported Everton target Broja ([FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/beb391dd/Maxwel-Cornet)), the Ivorian’s impressive [range of attributes](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/125004/Show/Maxwel-Cornet) and affordable fee, along with the Toffees’ need for a powerful striker, make this potential move a no-brainer for Kevin Thelwell this summer.