"Everton close to signing Leeds striker Wilfried Nyong'o

"Everton are interested in the transfer of Leeds striker Wilfried Nyong'o, Italian journalist Michele Criscitiello reports on his Twitter page.

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The Toffees' management is ready to pay about 22 million euros for the Italian forward. Last season, the Peacocks were relegated from the Premier League, so the club is selling players to help cut costs.

Last season, Nionto played 28 matches for Leeds in the English Championship, scoring four goals and providing four assists.