The latest two strikers being linked with potential move to Everton are a couple of veteran marksmen but while Blues fans know all about Michail Antonio from his time in the Premier League, Duvan Zapata is arguably much more of an unknown quantity.
According to talkSPORT, Everton are ready to turn to West Ham United’s Antonio to rescue their sorry season with the understanding that the Londoners are open to offers for the 32-year-old, who has 18 months left on his contract, if they can sign a replacement.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are named as being among the other clubs to have registered their interest in the Jamaica international but it would seem odd that the Hammers would be willing to let an experienced goalscorer join one of their relegation rivals, especially the Blues who they are level on points with and face in their next fixture on Saturday. Meanwhile, after the Sunday People reported that Everton are in talks to sign Zapata on a loan-to-buy deal, Il Giorno – via Sport Witness – says that Goodison Park chiefs have launched negotiations with Atalanta general manager, Lee Congerton, for Zapata. The Italian club’s co-chairman, Stephen Pagliuca, was also present during the meeting with the Premier League side.
