LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: A general view of the corner flag at Goodison Park before the Premier League match between Everton and Norwich City at Goodison Park on September 25, 2021 in Liverpool, England.. (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)
Everton interested in Troyes star Mama Balde as Che Adams transfer bid is rejected
Everton are interested in signing Troyes striker Mama Balde after seeing their £12million offer for Che Adams rejected, talkSPORT understands.
Burnley and Sheffield United are also in the running for Balde, who is believed to be available for around £7m.
The Toffees are hunting for new forwards as they aim to improve on last season’s 17th-place finish.
They struggled all year but survived under the stewardship of Sean Dyche.
Youssef Chermiti has already arrived to bolster the forward line in a £15million from Sporting Lisbon.
He joins loanees Jack Harrison and Arnaut Danjuma, and free signing Ashley Young at Goodison Park.
Meanwhile, star centre-forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin is on his way back to fitness on Merseyside.
But Dyche remains keen on additions with Wilfried Gnonto a summer-long target.
The most recent offer was worth £25m with add-ons, and Gnonto has since withdrawn Leeds’ squad and handed in a transfer request.
And as their battle for Southampton star Adams appears to be bearing no fruit, Everton are turning their attention to Balde.
The Guinea-Bissau international netted 12 times in Ligue 1 last term but was unable to stop his side from being relegated.
