Journalist claims Everton could now sign 22-year-old who creates more chances than Wilfried Gnonto

Everton are now interested in signing Goncalo Borges.

That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who has reported that the Toffees are joined by West Ham in their pursuit of the Porto winger.

Borges made his debut for Porto B in August 2019 and went onto make a total of 31 appearances and netted five goals.

While featuring for the youth side, the youngster also made senior debut in December 2021 before raking in 10 appearances in the Primeira Liga during the 2022-23 season.

Borges is yet to score in senior football but already has the Primeira Liga title, Taca de Portugal, Taca da Liga and Supertaca Candido de Oliveira under his belt.

The 22-year-old’s performances for Porto have sparked interest from the Premier League and Everton could now look to snap him up on a permanent deal, a week after bringing in Youssef Chermiti from Sporting Lisbon.

It’s unclear how much Borges would set Everton back, though his potential and the four years remaining in his contract could push his price up.

Is Goncalo Borges an alternative to Wilfried Gnonto for Everton?

While Wilfried Gnonto has clearly been one of Everton’s main targets all summer, they have recently been linked with a host of new attacking names.

The likes of Johan Bakayoko, Hugo Ekitike and Goncalo Borges have all been floated around and it could suggest that the Toffees are preparing to lose out on the Italian winger.

However, it is clear that they are still eager to add youth and attacking threat to their side, with each of the three alternatives very skilful and tricky. In fact, Borges offers some exciting stats despite his poor goalscoring record – creating more chances per 90 minutes than both Gnonto and Demarai Gray.

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EVERTON COULD LAUNCH BID FOR ‘INCREDIBLY EXPLOSIVE’ BURNLEY TARGET TODAY

Everton are reportedly set to make a bid for Johan Bakayoko in the ‘coming hours’ after joining Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League rivals Burnley in pursuit of the PSV Eindhoven winger.

Cody Gakpo’s move to Liverpool in the middle of last season may have all-but put an end to PSV’s hopes of beating Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title, but the fact that they remained in the conversation until the final stages of the campaign is testament to how well they adapted to life without their departed talisman.

Xavi Simons went from strength to strength post-Gakpo. So too did a player who, in an era of inverted, cut-inside-and-shoot Arjen Robben clones, feels like something of a throwback.

Everton target Johan Bakayoko is equally comfortable on either foot, and keeps defenders guessing with his ability to cut in or speed down the outside. The 20-year-old – an ‘incredibly explosive’ talent – ended his breakthrough Eredivisie campaign with 10 goals and assists in just 23 games.

And, according to Belgian reporter Sacha Tavolieri, the race is heating up for a forward capped four times by the Rote Duivels.

Everton move for PSV star Johan Bakayoko

Everton, he says, are one of the clubs ‘currently in talks for Bakayoko’. The Toffees could even make a bid today. Competition is high, however. Napoli want Bakayoko to replace Hirving Lozano. PSG are keen to add the one-time Anderlecht youngster to a new-look, post Messi and Neymar frontline.

Burnley, Fabrizio Romano reports, are also keen. The Clarets could step up their interest with a £9.5 million deal for Hertha Berlin’s Dodi Lukebakio collapsing.

Should Everton be his destination, however, Bakayoko would add serious depth to an attack already boosted by the addition of Jack Harrison from Leeds United.

“I didn’t find it very surprising that PSG wanted me,” a confident Bakayoko told ELF Voetbal; the Ligue 1 champions failing with a £7 million January bid.

“I may not have been very well known to the general public before the World Cup. But I know what I can do and also where my qualities lie.”