Sources: Everton make decision on signing Emmanuel Dennis
Everton are not lining up a move for Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis, sources have told Football Insider.
The striker, 24, has been linked with a switch to Everton this summer as a potential replacement for Richarlison.
Newcastle United and West Ham have also been suggested as potential destinations.
However, Everton are not currently prioritising the capture of Dennis, even though Watford have confirmed he wants to leave.
The Nigeria international, along with teammate Ismaila Sarr, has not travelled to the Hornets’ pre-season training camp in Austria as he seeks a move away from Vicarage Road.
A price tag of £20million will reportedly be enough to prise Dennis away from the Hertfordshire club this summer following their relegation from the Premier League.
The former Club Brugge star, who is under contract until June 2026, notched 10 goals and six assists in 35 games in 2021-22 – his first season in English football.
Everton and Frank Lampard are in the market for a striker following the departure of Richarlison last week (1 July).
The Brazil international joined Tottenham for a reported guaranteed fee of £50million – with a further £10million in add-ons potentially payable.
Armando Broja has also been linked with the Toffees this week as the Albanian striker waits to see if he will be given a chance by Chelsea ahead of the new season.
Everton’s only summer signing thus far has been a free transfer swoop for centre-back James Tarkowski.
Frank Lampard will be targeting a number of further additions as the Merseysiders attempt to put last season’s relegation scare firmly behind them.
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