EVERTON have joined the race to sign highly-rated Charlton Athletic teen star Ademola Lookman.
The Toffees could even swoop for the youngster in January in an attempt to beat a host of other admirers to his signature.
Lookman caught the eye of Everton’s director of football Steve Walsh, who joined the club from Leicester in the summer.
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The former head of recruitment for the Foxes monitored the livewire last season and has continued his interest in the 19-year-old since his move to Merseyside.
Charlton have so far resisted all attempts from interested Premier League clubs to snap up their prized-asset.
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The England Under-20s forward, who helped his country to defeat Nigeria 8-1 on Wednesday morning, fought off a bid from Crystal Palace for the ace in August.
But they are bracing themselves for another slog in the upcoming transfer window with Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool also keen on the attacker.
And Lookman gave another demonstration of his abilities on Saturday when he bagged a brace in the Addicks’ 3-1 FA Cup win over Scunthorpe.
He could be in action for his country again on Thursday morning as the Young Lions take on South Korea in Suwon.
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