Fabrizio Romano, the renowned transfer expert, has provided confirmation that Everton is making fervent efforts to sign Almeria forward El Bilal Toure during this summer’s transfer window, writes the GOT. Valued at £34m by the La Liga club, the 21-year-old has been a subject of consistent links to Everton throughout the offseason. However, the Toffees face strong competition from Serie A side Atalanta, who view Toure as a potential replacement for the unsettled Rasmus Hojlund.
Amid the speculation, Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers tweeted recently, stating that Everton is engaged in “advanced talks” to secure the signing of El Bilal Toure. The young forward is also in discussions with Atalanta, and a decision is expected in the coming days.
Fabrizio Romano seemed to hint at a possible deal when he replied to Myers’ tweet with a winking face emoji, suggesting that the negotiations could be progressing well. Responding to an eager fan’s plea not to give false hope, Romano emphasized that Everton is genuinely making efforts to bring the player to Goodison Park.
Following a somewhat slow start to the summer transfer window, Everton has been active recently, securing the signings of Ashley Young on a free transfer and Arnaut Danjuma on a season-long loan deal from Villarreal. However, the club’s manager, Sean Dyche, is yet to make a permanent signing during his tenure at Everton, and Toure could be his first significant acquisition.
The young forward’s goal-scoring record at Almeria last season shows great promise, netting seven times in 22 appearances, achieving a ratio of nearly one goal every three games. Everton is keen to bolster their attacking options this summer, aiming to avoid past transfer disappointments, such as last year’s £15m signing Neal Maupay.
As the transfer window approaches its climax, Everton’s pursuit of El Bilal Toure is becoming increasingly intense, with the club eager to secure his services to add potency to their frontline for the upcoming season.