Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Jesus Christ.Everton interested in £59m-rated Lille forward Nicolas Pepe
Everton have expressed an interest in signing Lille forward Nicolas Pepe.www.telegraph.co.uk
New rumour WTF
Everton have expressed an interest in signing Lille forward Nicolas Pepe.
The 24-year-old Ivory Coast international would cost a club record fee of around 65million euros (£58.5m) and it remains to be seen whether Everton will bid that high.
Pepe has been linked with Liverpool this summer, with Lille president Gerard Lopez claiming there was interest - but this has strongly been denied by the Anfield club.
Instead it appears it is their Merseyside neighbours Everton who are exploring the possibility of a deal for Pepe, who is currently on international duty at the African Cup of Nations. Ivory Coast face Algeria in the quarter-finals this week.
Pepe enjoyed an outstanding season in Ligue 1. He was the league's second highest goalscorer with 22 goals, behind Kylian Mbappe, as Lille finished runners-up to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Malcom is another option for EvertonCREDIT: GETTY IMAGES
Follow your club now for first access to all our news, views and analysis
Everton
Everton manager Marco Silva wants a left-footed attacker who can play on the right, and Pepe is not the only candidate under consideration.
As Telegraph Sport revealed in April, Ajax’s David Neres also on their list. The winger is expected to cost around £35m, although he recently indicated he believes he will remain with the Dutch champions.
Other options include the Lyon forward Bertrand Traore and Barcelona’s Malcom, who may be a more realistic target given the 22-year-old has been told he can leave, and at around £31m would cost significantly less than Pepe.
The Burkina Faso international Traore, 23, who was sold to Lyon by Chelsea, is another versatile forward who fits the mould of the type of player Everton want.
Everton have no interest in signing another former Chelsea attacker, Diego Costa, who is understood to have been put up for sale by Atletico Madrid.
Frank Lampard is currently assessing Kurt Zouma, who Everton want to sign on a permanent deal after a season-long loan CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES
The club will, though, remain patient in their pursuit of Kurt Zouma, who they want to sign on a permanent basis from Chelsea after a successful season-long loan at Goodison Park.
Everton accept Chelsea’s new head coach Frank Lampard wants to assess his squad before making decisions on players' futures.
Not with that attitudeWe are not signing Pepe, he’s going to big red because he’s an African winger that cuts inside.
Still no need mate
Not saying I haven't done it in the past like, but the mob mentality on here sometimes is really ugly and uncalled for
Andy Carroll has cost clubs £50m in transfer fees, does that bring his total down to £15m in credit?Any issues mate let me know cos I swear I'll get the Wanyama Cannon and VVD WMD out and I ain't afraid to use it.
I got your back in the transfer thread, like I said previously, your about 65m+ in credit.
That's not how the internet works though Mikey.There really is no need to have a go at someone because you disagree on whether a footballer is good or not
I can see Carroll back at Newcastle.Andy Carroll has cost clubs £50m in transfer fees, does that bring his total down to £15m in credit?
Andy Carroll has cost clubs £50m in transfer fees, does that bring his total down to £15m in credit?
Sadly this seems most likely. A man can dream though.Don't think we're after Pepe at all. Feels like a planted story to show we're not just after Malcom.
I can see Carroll back at Newcastle.
I'll give him an extra £2m if he goes on a pay as you play anywhere. Right now @Mikey_Fitzgerald is currently sat at £15m in credit with his latest musingsNot yet mate as he's only negotiating a pay as you play deal. That gives him plenty of room with this transfer.
With KK in the dug out as gaffer ?Partnered up front with Mickey Quinn.
Make it happen Mr Ashley.
With KK in the dug out as gaffer ?
Do it Ashley.
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Malcom is another option for EvertonCREDIT: GETTY IMAGES