David Moyes of Everton, looking at Hacken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia
David Moyes of Everton, looking at Hacken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia
The Friedkin Group announced their plans to sell the Toffees in October, but it has not distracted the recruitment team from getting on with work ahead of the January window.
TFG have pledged to back David Moyes until they find an appropriate buyer, and with the way things are looking, they will have to spend again in January.
The Blues' main priority is a striker after a move for AS Monaco's Folarin Balogun fell through on deadline day.
Thierno Barry is currently Moyes' only senior centre-forward option, so one injury to the Frenchman could really harm the Toffees.
However, Everton must be confident about sealing a striker, because Doumbia will add depth elsewhere in the team.
Everton submit seven-figure bid for Abdoulaye Doumbia
Everton focused on strengthening their midfield this summer, bringing in the likes of Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard.
The Toffees also managed to keep hold of James Garner and Harrison Armstrong, while Tim Iroegbunam and Idrissa Gana Gueye both departed Hill Dickinson.
However, Everton aren't done building the future of their midfield.
A new report from Africa Foot highlights the Toffees' interest in Doumbia once again.
It's understood that the Blues have submitted a £6.7million offer for the 19-year-old.
Everton recently sent scouts to watch Doumbia, who has played 29 times for his Swedish side this year, scoring twice and assisting three goals.
It's reported that Bayern Munich, Sunderland, Coventry City, Club Brugge and other European sides are all keen on the teenager, along with the Blues.
But what would Hacken make of Everton's offer?
How much do Hacken want for Doumbia?
Everton are clearly cracking on with business, despite noise around TFG selling the club.
Alan Myers has already reported that the Toffees will most likely sign a striker in January, too, so Evertonians don't need to worry about that.
It's now understood that Hacken would demand more than £12.5m before any potential add-ons to let Doumbia leave.
Trabzonspor are keen on the player, but the Turkish side are now exploring other options after learning Hacken's price for the teenager, leaving the Toffees as strong contenders.
Let's see how far Everton's latest bid gets them in the race for Doumbia.