Everton are in further talks with Burnley over a deal for Maxwel Cornet, while Frank Lampard continues to reshape his side – and he’s already raided Turf Moor this summer to land centre-back James Tarkowski on a free transfer!
- Everton are trying to finalize a deal with Burnley for 25-year-old Mawel Cornet
- The Ivorian scored nine goals in 26 games in his debut season with Turf Moor
- The Toffees have already lured ex-Burnley star James Tarkowski with a free deal
- New Clarets manager Vincent Kompany is in the middle of a summer overhaul
- Burnley have already sold Nick Pope to Newcastle and Nathan Collins to Wolves
Everton are in further talks with Burnley over a deal for winger Maxwel Cornet.
Director of Football Kevin Thelwell has skipped the club’s US tour to speed up transfer activity and Cornet was absent from Burnley’s squad for last night’s friendly against Shrewsbury.
The 25-year-old is a target Everton have been discussing since May to replace Richarlison, who joined Spurs for £60million earlier this month.
Everton are in further talks with Burnley to sign star Maxwel Cornet, 25
He scored nine goals in 26 games at Turf Moor last season but failed to keep Burnley afloat
Cornet has a £17.5million release clause but Everton are reportedly proposing a delayed payment structure for their bid.
Should a deal be struck between the two clubs, Cornet would become the Toffees’ second signing this summer after team-mate James Tarkowski traded Turf Moor for Goodison Park on a free transfer earlier this month.
The Ivorian joined Turf Moor last August and impressed with nine goals in 26 games for the club.
Ex-Burnley star James Tarkowski has signed for Everton on a free transfer ahead of next season
Burnley and new boss Vincent Kompany are in the process of a summer makeover following relegation, having also sold Nick Pope to Newcastle for £10m and Nick Collins to Wolves for £20.5m.
Frank Lampard brought his new club to safety in the second half of last season and finished the game with four points and two league places better than Burnley in 18th place.
The 44-year-old boss is believed to also be planning a move for Chelsea youngster Armando Broja, who has also been linked with moves to West Ham and Napoli.
