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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Transfer Focus series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent transfer news…
Everton are in danger of missing out on two of their reported attacking targets following fresh developments in the market, with Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha and Barcelona forward Malcom the players in question.
What’s the word, then?
Well, the Toffees had been linked with a move for 22-year-old Malcom as Marco Silva looks to add another forward to his ranks – the likes of Nicolas Pepe, David Neres and Bertrand Traore are also on their list.
Now, however, that particular target looks to have been made even harder to acquire after Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund got involved in proceedings – the Germans have reportedly submitted a £38m offer.
In regards to the pursuit of Zaha, Chelsea have joined the race for the Ivorian’s signature along with Arsenal – both Dortmund and the west London outfit’s offers could place the Toffees’ chances of landing either of the pair in doubt.
Why are they in danger of missing out?
Ignoring that fact that Dortmund and Chelsea are simply bigger clubs than Everton (with all due respect), there are more precise details as to why their respective offers are more attractive than the Merseysiders’ bids.
Firstly, Dortmund’s offer for Malcom is already higher than what Everton are willing to offer – this report states that the Toffees are ready to offer €35m (£31.3m) for the former Bordeaux man, which is lower than Dortmund’s £38m bid.
Lucien Favre’s side can also offer Malcom Champions League football.
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In the race for Zaha, Everton’s reported £60m + Cenk Tosun deal seems fairly reasonable, but selling to Chelsea would suit Crystal Palace more and would also appeal to the 26-year-old’s desire to play Champions League football.
The Blues are currently under a transfer ban, so any potential deal would see Zaha remain at Selhurst Park for the time being – presumably, the Eagles wouldn’t mind that as they get to keep hold of their talisman for a little longer.
Frank Lampard is also armed with a war-chest from the £58m sale of Alvaro Morata and the initial £89m earned from Eden Hazard’s Real Madrid move, a transfer which could eventually exceed £150m – meeting Palace’s £80m valuation of Zaha shouldn’t be an issue as a result.
Everton are showing great ambition, but they are certainly in real danger of missing out on the pair.
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