Agreement in place as Everton target lines up £20m summer move

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Everton are going to have to get their act together if they are to land the signature of Issa Doumbia.

The Italian midfielder is a player high on the agenda for a number of clubs across Europe, including Everton.

Doumbia is on Everton’s radar ahead of the summer as one of their potential midfield additions.

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However, the Toffees appear to be losing the race to sign him, with Sporting CP close to reaching an agreement with the 22-year-old.

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Everton target Issa Doumbia closing on Sporting CP agreement

Doumbia has been valued in the region of £13m ahead of a potential summer departure from Venezia.

With clubs across the continent keen to land his signature, Everton were always going to face stiff competition to land the promising youngster.

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Journalist Nicolo Schira has claimed Sporting CP are now just one step away from landing the midfielder.

Personal terms have already been agreed and Sporting’s five-year deal is expected to include a staggering €80m (£69m) release clause.

Despite his valuation, Sporting are expected to pay Venezia in the region of £20m.

The Blues do have other midfield targets, though, with Everton keen on Hayden Hackney, who will now be playing in the Championship play-off final.

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Everton may not appeal to young players

It has been a turbulent season for the Blues, but one thing that has been consistent throughout is David Moyes’ lack of trust in his younger players.

Tyler Dibling, Adam Aznou, Harrison Armstrong and Tyrique George have barely played any football under the 63-year-old.

If any agent was being proposed a possible move to Everton for their client, it is difficult to imagine why they would be in favour of a move to Merseyside.

Moyes has stunted the development of these youngsters and, in doing so, has limited Everton’s squad utilisation.

layers like Iliman Ndiaye have looked a shadow of their former selves in recent weeks, and the lack of rotation may be to blame.

Angus Kinnear has backed Moyes ahead of the summer – a move which may prove costly for Everton in the market.