Guela Doue is admired by Everton, who may yet have hope of signing the right-back.
After signing Hayden Hackney, the Toffees are now looking to make further additions and right-back is most definitely high on the agenda.
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A host of names have been linked with Everton in recent weeks.
Ben White and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are thought to be of interest, and there is also interest in Raoul Bellanova.
But Guela Doue has also been a name mentioned a few times lately – and Everton may well have been given encouragement tonight.
Inter strike deal to sign Anan Khalaili
There has been a development at Inter which may well be good news for Everton.
The Italian giants have struck a deal with Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise to sign Anan Khalaili, who ironically has been on Everton’s transfer radar.
But while this is potentially a bit of a blow, it does potentially suggest that Everton have an improved chance of signing Guela Doue, who was also wanted by Inter.
It is difficult to see Inter going after Doue now that a deal is in place for Khalaili, so this may be an invitation for the Toffees.
However, things are not straightforward.
It’s been claimed previously that Doue – who played for Ivory Coast at the World Cup – could well be out of Everton’s budget.
Last month his value was said to be about £40 million (via talkSPORT), which would make him one of the most expensive right-backs ever in the Premier League.
Perhaps this valuation could come down a bit towards the end of the window, if clubs were not forthcoming with offers and Strasbourg wanted to cash in.
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But Inter’s deal for Khalaili appears to be one less rival in the picture, so perhaps Everton will keep an eye on things with Doue.
Realistically though, signing Doue for a lower fee could take some real negotiation.
But Everton recruitment officials have done a decent job so far this summer with the Hackney and George deals, so perhaps there is room for a bit of optimism over Doue yet.
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