Everton are ‘interested in signing Bournemouth striker Joshua King on a permanent basis’ as they see ‘aspects of Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the forward’
- Everton are said to be interested in signing Joshua King on a permanent basis
- King penned a six-month loan deal worth £5million on deadline day in February
- But, he has struggled to settle having only made five five substitute appearances
- However, Everton are keen as they see aspects of Dominic Calvert-Lewin in him
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth striker Joshua King on a permanent basis despite his slow start to life at Goodison Park.
King penned a six-month loan deal worth £5million after choosing Carlo Ancelotti’s men over Fulham on deadline day.
The 29-year-old has, however, struggled to break into Everton’s starting XI – having made just five substitute appearances in the Premier League and failed to register a single goal.
Everton are said to be interested in signing Joshua King (above) on a permanent basis
Nevertheless, Everton are keen to turn King’s current deal into long-term arrangement – according to Football Insider.
Everton are reluctant to let King leave as they recognise similarities between him and their star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Everton recognise similarities between King and their star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin
As it stands, King’s contract with Bournemouth was set to expire at the end of the season.
King has long been linked with a move away from the Vitality Stadium – even before Bournemouth were relegated last season.
The Norway international even had a £20m from his former club Manchester United rejected last year.