Watford reject Everton’s opening offer for Abdoulaye Doucoure, with the Hornets holding out for £25million
- Everton will have to up their bid in order to land Watford’s Abdoulaye Doucoure
- They have had their opening offer rejected, and also failed to sign him last year
- Watford are believed to want around £25million for the 27-year-old Frenchman
Everton have had an opening bid for Watford’s Abdoulaye Doucoure rejected.
The 27-year-old is keen to leave Vicarage Road following Watford’s relegation and wants to link up with Carlo Ancelotti.
Everton failed in a £30million bid to sign Doucoure a year ago but have returned after missing out on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg who joined Tottenham from Southampton.
Watford have rejected Everton’s opening offer for midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure (left)
Watford are thought to want around £25million for Doucoure if Everton are coming to buy
The 27-year-old Frenchman has played 141 games for the Hornets, scoring 17 goals since joining in 2016.
It is understood Watford would accept around £25m this summer as they plan a clear-out with Troy Deeney, Danny Welbeck, Andre Gray, Ben Foster, Luis Suarez, Craig Dawson and Ismaila Sarr all attracting interest.
Everton have also been linked with Napoli midfielder Allan but the Italians want £30m for the 29-year-old.