Everton are ramping up their recruitment plans ahead of the summer as scouts have been sent to watch Christian Kofane.
David Moyes has endured two struggling strikers for the large majority of the season at Everton in Beto and Thierno Barry.
A summer upgrade will be necessary regardless of whether the Blues are able to qualify for Europe or not.
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Kofane’s agent has shared interest from Everton already, with it now claimed scouts have already watched him in action.
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Everton send scouts to watch striker Christian Kofane
Despite only being 19 years of age, Kofane has already been compared to Samuel Eto’o by his agent.
The youngster has returned Bayer Leverkusen with five goals and four assists in the Bundesliga this season.
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According to the Daily Mail, Everton scouts have already witnessed the Cameroon international in action for the German outfit.
The Toffees are not alone, though, with Arsenal, Chelsea and even Real Madrid having also sent their scouts.
Renowned as one of the ‘brightest young forwards’ about, Everton will face stiff competition if they are to secure his signature.
Moyes has pushed for another striker signing on Merseyside and his staff are clearly working behind the scenes to give him some options this summer.
Everton will require European qualification to land Kofane
Coming up against clubs of Real Madrid’s calibre, Everton are more than likely going to require European football to hold any chance of landing Kofane.
Everton are planning transfer targets with and without Europe ahead of the summer.
Along with the improved finances coming from competing in the competitions, boasting European football could unlock a new level of player for Everton to attract in the market.
Clearly, Kofane is still a prospect, which may concern some fans having watched Barry struggle since making the move from Villarreal.
However, his potential is clear given some of the clubs also scouting the striker.
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