Everton are preparing to launch a bid for Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga, according to the BBC.
The Swedish attacker has grown frustrated with his lack of playing time at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag and is reportedly open to a summer departure.
Everton need to bolster their attacking ranks after last season’s horror show, where they narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League with a final matchday win.
The Toffees scored just 34 times throughout the campaign, the second-lowest attacking return in the division and their worst goal tally since the 2005/06 season.
Everton manager Sean Dyche is keen to add more firepower to his squad, and the Toffees have set their sights on the Man United outcast.
They hold a long-standing interest in Elanga after coming close to capturing his signature on a short-term loan deal in the January transfer window.
Although that transfer did not materialise, the Toffees have renewed their interest in the 21-year-old, who is reportedly valued at £15-20 million by Man United.
Everton may be unwilling to match Man United’s demands, but the Merseysiders remain interested. They will need to move fast to secure Elanga’s services, with the player also attracting interest from Germany.
Bundesliga runners-up Borrusia Dortmund were also keen on the Sweden international in January, but Ten Hag was reluctant to sanction a move to avoid being short on attacking options.
Having completed the signing of Mason Mount, who is adept at playing in various positions behind a striker, Elanga may be granted his long-awaited departure this summer.
Everton’s renewed interest in Elanga comes after the Toffees announced the signing of another former Man United man, Ashley Young.
The 38-year-old signed a one-year deal with Everton to become their first acquisition in the Premier League transfer window, joining on a free transfer after a two-year stint with Aston Villa.
