Everton are facing competition from Celtic in the race to sign Issa Doumbia.
Ahead of the summer, Everton are eyeing possible midfield additions despite the surplus of options currently on Merseyside.
Harrison Armstrong has struggled to make the Everton squad in recent weeks, but the Blues seemingly want more ahead of next season.
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Everton hold an interest in Doumbia. They are not alone, though, with Celtic among the other clubs keen to land the Italian.
Everton battling Celtic for Issa Doumbia signing
Doumbia recently rejected an offer from Besiktas as he reflects on his options ahead of a potential summer switch.
Currently playing his football with Serie B side Venezia, Gazzetta dello Sport have claimed Celtic have now joined the race.
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The Bhoys are not alone, with the number of potential landing spots growing. The report credited the following clubs with an interest:
- Celtic
- Espanyol
- Southampton
- Club Brugge
There is a belief that Everton would have to pay £13m for Doumbia given Venezia have secured promotion back to the top flight.
Having already seen Merlin Rohl struggle since his summer arrival, there will be some questions as to whether Doumbia is what Everton really need.
Everton risk further summer signing gambles
The Toffees could be operating in a new market this summer if they are able to qualify for one of the European competitions.
Everton have taken transfer gambles over recent years and not a lot of them have paid off.
Thierno Barry has really struggled at Everton this season and he is receiving a lot of criticism from large sections of the fanbase.
Using Squawka’s comparison matrix, Doumbia’s stats from last season would suggest he could not even compete with Tim Iroegbunam for a spot on the Everton bench.
With this in mind, Everton should be eyeing proven players who do not pose as big a risk regarding whether they will make an impact on Merseyside.
The calibre of interested clubs in Doumbia could well be a sign that Everton should be targeting a player of greater reputation this summer if they want to improve their midfield.
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