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Sources: Everton in hunt to sign 18-goal striker in January, deal is 'realistic'

Football Insider exclusive as Kelvin Yeboah is in action, while Everton manager David Moyes applauds in a circular inset.

Football Insider exclusive as Kelvin Yeboah is in action, while Everton manager David Moyes applauds in a circular inset.

The 26-year-old has notched 18 goals and four assists from just 32 games in the MLS so far this season, and is now on the radar of several European clubs.

Yeboah is out of contract in Minnesota in December 2027, and that has prompted several clubs to sit up and take notice.

Sources say that Everton are viewing Yeboah as a "realistic" target, and someone who will be "cheaper" than many European options.

The Italian has been in MLS since 2024, but could potentially get his chance to impress in Europe once again.

David Moyes is desperately hoping to add a new striker to his squad in January, and Yeboah is one of several candidates to bolster their attack.

Kelvin Yeboah within reach for TFG

Everton's desire to sign a new striker in January is complicated by the fact that The Friedkin Group have now put the club up for sale.

They have pledged to continue funding the project until the sale is fully completed, but that has raised doubts regarding the budget that the recruitment team are likely to be working with this winter.

As a result, Yeboah is seen as a likely option for the Toffees, given that he may not come with the same premium as a player from a top European league.

Everton are looking to take advantage of his contract situation, and potentially exploit Minnesota for a deal at the cheaper end of the scale.

The frontman has been in impressive form of late, but it would undoubtedly be a big step up to the level of the Premier League.

Everton working on Marcus Rashford deal

Former Toffees chief executive Keith Wyness recently told Football Insider that his former club are "definitely" working on a deal to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United ahead of January.

The forward is out of contract with his boyhood club in the summer of 2028, and is expected to have no long-term future with United.

Wyness outlined than a loan-to-buy deal is the most likely avenue for Everton, with both clubs likely to split Rashford's wages in half to start with.

The boardroom expert feels that a fair purchase option could be around the £25million mark, given the lack of security with Rashford's contract.

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