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Everton completing a deal for Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres is no longer something that is on the cards, according to journalist Christopher Beesley.
The Lowdown: Everton need a striker
As the transfer window edges closer to completion, the Toffees are still searching for a new attacker, having not received good news so far today, with L’Equipe reporting that target Kamaldeen Sulemana has chosen to move to Southampton. (via Daily Mail)
Other forwards that the Toffees have been linked with include Andre Ayew, and Paul Onuachu, while it was reported yesterday that they were ‘in talks’ with Gyokeres, however this now seems like it will no longer be possible.
The Latest: Beesley’s update
Taking to Twitter to give an update on Everton’s pursuit of a striker, Beesley said: “It’s a quickly-changing situation on transfer deadline day but I’m now being told that an Everton move for Viktor Gyokeres of Coventry City is not on the cards.”
The Verdict: Everton missed out?
The Sweden international has been hailed as ‘outstanding’ by journalist Christopher Sutcliffe, and he has shown a good eye for goal in the Championship this season, scoring on 12 occasions in 28 outings in the second tier.
However, the 24-year-old is unproven above the second tier, and his form has recently dipped, failing to find the back of the net in his last five league appearances, indicating he may not be at the level to be a success at Goodison Park.
Onuachu is a more consistent goal scorer, netting a remarkable 85 goals in 134 appearances for current club Genk, and Sean Dyche should make the Nigerian his priority signing at striker before the window closes.
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