Everton turn attention to Mohamed Camara after hitting an impasse in negotiations for Gueye

Everton are interested in signing Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Mohamed Camara, according to a report from the Daily Mail.

The Toffees wanted to bring Idrissa Gana Gueye back to Goodison Park but they have not been able to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain. 

Everton have now turned their attention to Camara who is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. 

Leeds United and Newcastle United have reportedly made enquiries about the 22-year-old in recent months but the Austrian club were not interested. 

However, in a boost to the Merseyside club, Camara is open to joining them. 

Good decision 

Gueye was a huge fan favourite when he was at Everton between 2016 and 2019. He made 108 appearances across all competitions at the Premier League club, bagging four goals and five assists (stats from Transfermarkt). 

The Senegalese footballer was a regular at the Blues who made a huge profit when they sold him to PSG in 2019 for an incredible £30 million. However, Gueye is unlikely to make the same impact now as he will turn 33 next month. 

Meanwhile, Camara is very young and has proven his abilities in the Austrian Bundesliga. He joined Salzburg in 2018 and has since made 76 appearances across all competitions at the Red Bull Arena. 

He is not the biggest in terms of stature but is highly rated for his tackling and pressing ability. He also boasts great speed and athleticism, something the Toffees really need in their midfield.