Everton are reportedly considering a move for Serhou Guirassy, as Frank Lampard seeks an attacking signing after recent developments.
According to The Sun, Everton are interested in Rennes striker Serhou Guirassy, as Frank Lampard is keen to address the issues in the attacking unit. The Guinean forward is available for £15 million and has been a consistent goalscorer in Ligue 1.
Frank Lampard has many essential squad decisions to make before the summer transfer window shuts down. While searching hard for a replacement for Richarlison, Everton now have to find a player to lead their line due to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s absence through injury.
The English striker is facing significant time on the sidelines and will miss the early months of the new campaign. Calvert-Lewin’s absence has left a void in the Everton frontline, with the impact evident in their narrow defeat to Chelsea at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Lampard is considering bringing in an attacker, with Memphis Depay linked with a move. Whether the Dutchman fancies a switch to the blue side of Merseyside is the big question, which could push them towards other targets in this window.
Serhou Guirassy is the latest name linked with a switch to Goodison Park. The Rennes striker has been a consistent goalscorer in France, netting ten goals in the last two seasons. The 26-year-old has qualities which would suit Everton this season.
Guirassy is reportedly available for £15 million, which could fit Everton’s budget for a new forward. Meanwhile, the Toffees are also approaching the Ligue 1 club with a loan offer, with an option to buy him permanently if he performs well during the season.
A loan deal could not be out of bounds considering Guirassy has three years left on his contract with Rennes. Everton cannot afford to make investments that could go wrong anymore. The Merseysiders have already committed €40 million towards signing Amadou Onana from Lille, and there could be more activity.
On the striker front, others are linked, but they would want someone for the long term. Guirassy fits the bill, with a transfer fee that could be deemed affordable by those in charge of Everton. The striker could consider a move to Merseyside as it might be seen as an upgrade from Ligue 1. Whether he could replace the numbers produced by Calvert-Lewin remains to be seen, but overall, his arrival could be seen as a good signing.
