Paul Onuachu in action for Genk
Everton are now preparing an offer for Genk striker Paul Onuachu, but they will face competition from Southampton, according to a new report.
The Lowdown: Everton targeting a striker
Sean Dyche wants to bolster his options in attacking areas before close of play today, with it being reported yesterday that they are ‘in talks’ over the signing of Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Other options include Andre Ayew, who the Toffees are said to be in direct contact with, and Sheraldo Becker, after reporter Florian Plettenberg claimed that an offer could be tabled today.
The Latest: Preparing offer…
According to a report from Foot Mercato, offers from both Everton and Southampton are about to arrive on the desk of Genk, as they look to conclude a deal before the transfer deadline.
It is detailed that the Toffees are ready to put an offer of between €15m (£13.2m) – €20m (£17.6m) on the table, although it is also added that this may not be enough to tempt the Belgian club into the sale of a player with 18 months left on his contract.
The Verdict: Get it done?
Hailed as ‘crazy good at football’ by Genk defender Rasmus Carstensen (via SoccerNet), Onuachu is 6 foot 7, which could indicate that he is best suited to the role of a target man, but his finishing ability is also very much up to scratch.
The giant has an incredible 16 goals to his name in the Belgian top flight this season, the highest amount of any player, matching the amount scored by the entire Everton squad in the Premier League this season.
The Toffees are desperate for goals, and the Nigerian’s recent track record indicates he would be able to provide them, however the Jupiler Pro League is much weaker than the English top flight, and it would still be a risk for Sean Dyche to put all his eggs in a rather inexperienced basket.
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