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Everton have already got seal of approval from Jamal Musiala and Joshua Zirkzee to sign £40m attacker
Everton have already been given the green light by Jamal Musiala and Joshua Zirkzee to sign a very highly-rated striker on the continent this summer transfer window.
David Moyes has a lot left to do in the window, with Carlos Alcaraz and Thierno Barry his only additions so far.
Everton are exploring a deal to sign Samuel Lino from Atletico Madrid, with Moyes keen to bolster his attacking ranks.
Atleti are already on the verge of signing what would appear to be Lino’s replacement, so that deal appears to have legs to it.
A striker is also on the agenda for Everton and one of their rumoured targets has actually been endorsed by Bayern Munich’s Musiala and Manchester United’s Zirkzee.
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Monaco striker Mika Biereth.
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Jamal Musiala and Joshua Zirkzee really rate Everton target Mika Biereth
Biereth, a former Arsenal youngster, has been tearing it up for Monaco and Strum Graz over the last couple of years.
After 23 goals in 47 games for Sturm Graz, the 22-year-old earned a £12.9m transfer to Monaco last summer.
Biereth has continued his prolific form in France, netting a whopping 27 goals in his debut season, which has alerted Everton.
44 appearances
27 goals
8 assists
Moyes is now plotting a move for Biereth, who is admired by Musiala and Zirkzee.
Musiala left a message under one of his Instagram posts last year, stating: “Top player.”
Zirkzee said: “My number 9.”
Biereth’s price tag could be an issue
Barry’s arrival has already set Everton back £27m, so a move for Biereth does seem a little strange.
Monaco want £40m for their prized asset, which doesn’t seem feasible for the Toffees, considering a right-winger is the top priority at the moment.
Moyes has been looking at Mihailo Ivanovic, too, with Millwall willing to sanction his sale for around £13.8m.
That seems more realistic, as the 20-year-old would join knowing he’s Barry’s understudy but with the potential to develop into the future number nine.
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