Kelvin Yeboah staring on as he plays for Minnesota United
Kelvin Yeboah staring on as he plays for Minnesota United
The nephew of Premier League cult hero Tony Yeboah could be on his way to the Toffees in the winter transfer window.
In the current campaign, the 26-year-old has scored 18 goals and provided five assists in 32 MLS appearances.
Yeboah has emerged as a concrete target at Hill Dickinson Stadium amid increasing interest in him.
David Moyes is desperate for a new number nine to support Thierno Barry at the Blues.
The Ghana-born centre-forward, who has represented Italy's Under-21 side, is on the Merseyside outfit's radar to bolster their attack.
How much will Everton need to pay for Kelvin Yeboah?
Everton were linked with a move for Yeboah recently and it looks like the club have taken significant steps since.
The arrival of a new number nine is anticipated to be a priority for the Toffees in the winter window.
According to TEAMtalk on 2 November, the Blues are leading the race for Yeboah, who is a serious target for several European clubs.
The Merseyside outfit see the Italy youth international as the perfect fit for their needs and bids are expected to be made for him, with a January transfer considered realistic.
Sporting CP have also made checks on the centre-forward, who has a market value of £6million as his current contract at Minnesota expires in December 2027.
Would Kevin Yeboah solve David Moyes' issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Yeboah has experience in European football, having played in Serie A, the Bundesliga and the Belgian top flight.
During the striker's time at Sturm Graz, he also played in the Europa League.
The centre-forward had to go to North America to find his feet and could now once again move to one of the top five leagues.
Yeboah also spent some time in the youth ranks at West Ham United but never featured for their senior team.
While performing well in the MLS doesn't mean the striker can hit the ground running at Hill Dickinson Stadium, he's worth a gamble.
If the Merseyside outfit can sign Yeboah for a relatively small sum, he could represent a short-term solution to the lack of depth up top.
Next summer, with new owners potentially in place, the Blues may be able to spend big on a reliable goalscorer.