Everton make striker transfer breakthrough for Sean Dyche after Aston Villa drubbing
Everton were thrashed 4-0 at Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Everton are closing in on the signing of Southampton striker Che Adams after submitting a new bid worth £15million. The development has emerged in the wake of the Toffees’ humiliating 4-0 defeat at Aston Villa that leaves them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table after the opening two matches.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has suffered rotten luck with various fitness problems in the past two seasons, also suffered a nasty-looking facial injury during the first half after colliding with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
The incident once again highlighted Everton’s need for attacking reinforcements on a day where they looked blunt in attack.
The Telegraph are now reporting that a deal is now progressing for Southampton frontman Adams in welcome news for suffering Toffees’ supporters.
A new bid worth £15m has been lodged after a £12m offer was rejected in the past 48 hours
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin picked up a fresh injury problem against Aston Villa (Image: Getty)
Adams is now in the final year of his contract at Southampton meaning they could be forced to sell.
Despite that, Russell Martin has already outlined his desire to continue working with the centre-forward with Southampton prepared to discuss a new contract if Adams does not depart before the transfer deadline.
The Scotland international struck a 94th-minute winner for the Saints on Saturday in their 2-1 win at Plymouth.
The 27-year-old has now notched in all three of Southampton’s Championship matches this season after starting the campaign in blistering form.
