Jordan Ayew on Liverpool, Everton radar
Jordan Ayew could follow his big brother, Andre, to English football after he was linked with a move to Merseyside, with both Everton and Liverpool reportedly interested in his services.
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Everton are looking to add another attacking threat to their side, and a report in the Liverpool Echo newspaper claims that Ayew has been targeted for the summer transfer window.
Similarly, the London Metro newspaper indicated last Sunday that the Ghana star could be the subject of a possible Merseyside battle as Liverpool were preparing a £5million transfer move for Lorient forward.
He reportedly had enquiries from six Premiership sides and is available for £5million.
The 23-year-old forward has shown undoubted potential, as well as impressing enough to establish himself in the Ghana national team. He scored a brace last Sunday as the Black Stars whitewashed Mauritius 7-1 in a Nations Cup.
Since featuring for Ghana in last year’s World Cup in Brazil, Ayew’s stock has risen after he netted 13 goals and registered seven assists in 33 games for Lorient during the 2014/15 French season.
The youngster was linked with a switch to the Premier League last summer, with West Brom watching him prior to the 2014 World Cup.
However, the latest reports indicate that he wants to secure a move to England, and Everton manager Roberto Martinez may give the youngster the chance to impress at Goodison Park.
There are no indications as to a price that the Toffees will have to pay to secure Ayew’s services, but considering he is a highly rated international star, they may to have part with no less than £5m to open contract negotiations with him.
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His Ayew’s British agent, Mark McKay, believes the striker will be a big hit in English football and hopes the move materialises
“Jordan has age and talent on his side. He's a versatile forward who is quick and gets goals. I took Diafra Sakho to West Ham last season and I rate Jordan in the same bracket. He can have a big impact in England.,” he told the Daily Mail.