Everton are set to hold talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign David Datra Fofana before the end of this transfer window, according to TEAMtalk.
The Toffees have struggled to score goals in the opening games of this season, so Sean Dyche looks set to sign a new striker late in this window.
TEAMtalk state that Everton initially wanted to sign Armando Borja, but the Albanian rejected a move to Goodison Park, forcing them to explore alternative options and are now considering another Chelsea star, Fofani.
Dyche’s side cannot afford to sign Fofana permanently due to financial difficulties. So they are trying to secure his signature on loan and have already held talks with Enzo Maresco’s side to complete the deal before the deadline.
The report further claims that the Merseyside club are open to cashing in on Neal Maupay, with Olympique de Marseille showing an interest in him.
Fofana to Everton
After joining the west London club, the 21-year-old has struggled to secure a place in their starting XI. Last season he spent a season on loan at Burnley but was unable to help the Clarets retain their Premier League status.
Still, Everton are in need of a new striker, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin Dyche’s first choice, but the 27-year-old’s future at the club is currently uncertain as he has entered the final year of his current deal and is yet to sign. extension yet.
Beto, on the other hand, was signed as Calvert-Lewin’s deputy, but has yet to show his qualities in the Premier League.
However, Fofana, who is valued at around £10m by Transfermarkt, is still a young player and whether he can help Everton survive relegation remains to be seen if he ends up moving to Goodison Park before the deadline.
Meanwhile, the Merseyside club face AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League next weekend before the international break after back-to-back defeats. Before that, they face Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup in midweek.