TEAMtalk reported that Everton are leading the pursuit of Minnesota United striker Kelvin Yeboah ahead of the January window. The outlet also reported that Sporting Lisbon have been making frequent checks on the forward.
Everton and Sporting Lisbon interest
According to TEAMtalk, sources understand Everton are leading the Premier League pursuit of Yeboah. TEAMtalk also reported that sources understand Everton have monitored him closely and are understood to view him as a strong fit for their attacking needs.
TEAMtalk reported that Sporting Lisbon have also been making frequent checks on Yeboah. The outlet added that clubs view a January move as realistic, and that bids from Europe are anticipated in January.
Numbers and contract
TEAMtalk said Yeboah has 18 league goals in the MLS and has recorded 22 goals in 52 appearances. His contract at Minnesota runs until December 2027.
TEAMtalk gave Yeboah's market value as £6 million (€7.1m, $8m). TEAMtalk also reported that Everton are expected to make signing a centre-forward a clear priority when the winter window opens.
Background
Yeboah is Ghana-born and the nephew of Tony Yeboah. TEAMtalk described him as eligible to represent Italy at senior level after featuring for their Under-21s.
Yeboah had youth spells at West Ham and time in Italy. He broke through in Austria with WSG Tirol and then Sturm Graz, where he scored 17 league goals in 34 appearances. He later moved to Genoa in Serie A and spent time on loan at Augsburg, Montpellier and Standard Liège.
