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Everton are set to reignite interest in winger who Pele praised in 2022

Everton are hoping to sign a forward in the January transfer window, as a year on, a familiar name is linked to David Moyes’ side.

Moyes will be looking to improve Everton’s fortunes in front of goal, and he made a great start with the 3-2 win over Tottenham on Sunday.

Now, it’s about whether the attacking line of the Toffees can continue their ruthless finishing as Iliman Ndiaye was called the new Steven Pienaar after he took his goal superbly.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be hoping to continue on after his first goal in 16 games, but he’ll need the chance to do so.

With Ndiaye on one wing for Moyes, another attacker has been linked who could fit the final piece of the puzzle in what could be a promising front three at Everton.

Timothy Weah of Juventus Fc celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadi...

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Everton reignite interest in Juventus winger Timothy Weah

It is being reported by Calciomercato.it that Everton have included Juventus and USMNT winger Timothy Weah on their transfer targets.

The 24-year-old mainly operates as a right-winger and has caught the attention of clubs around Europe with Frankfurt, Leipzig, and Everton leading the chase.

Both Moyes’ side and the Bundesliga clubs ‘have made moves’ to sign Weah this window with the Toffees ‘knocking on Juventus’ door’ to try and secure the American’s services.

This comes after Everton reportedly had a loan move rejected by Weah last January according to Journalist, Ed Aarons.

Timothy Weah has rejected a potential loan move to Everton from Juventus

— Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) January 29, 2024

Everton could add a winger this January and after Ernest Nuamah’s deal has been put on hold, the Toffees could heighten their pursuit for Weah.

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Everton target Weah was praised by Pele in the 2022 World Cup

Famously known for being football legend George Weah’s son, Timothy will be hoping to replicate the success his dad had in the game.

A move to the Premier League could be the key for Weah who struggles to get game time with Juventus, despite scoring on Saturday in the Old Lady’s 2-0 win over AC Milan.

During the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Weah scored for the USA against Wales, after his brilliant finish put America 1-0 up in the 1-1 draw.

Arguably the greatest player of all time, commented on Weah’s Instagram after the game, as Pele himself said: “Congratulations. It was a beautiful goal. Keep dreaming, dreams come true.”

Weah responded by saying: “It is such a blessing and an honor to receive such an inspiring message from The King himself”.

High praise for the winger as Everton fans will no doubt welcome the signing.

Moyes sent a warning to the Everton attackers to start performing better, as Weah could rustle some feathers with his arrival.

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