Everton eyeing Giovanni Simeone who is son of Atletico boss Diego to replace Romelu Lukaku if he leaves
Belgian, who is the joint top goalscorer in the Premier League, has told the Toffees he is not signing a new five-year deal
EVERTON are eyeing Giovanni Simeone as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku with the Belgian forward expected to leave Goodison Park in the summer.
The Premier League's joint-top goalscorer stunned the Toffees after telling them he would not sign a new five-year contract extension.
According to , Ronald Koeman is now setting his sights on Simeone who has impressed whilst leading the line for Genoa this season.
The 21-year-old forward is son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and has scored 11 goals in 27 appearances for the Serie A side.
Despite Lukaku rejecting a fresh five-year deal, Everton remain hopeful of keeping hold of their star striker.
Koeman insists the club will not be held to ransom over Lukaku's uncertain future as time is running out for the forward and homegrown star Ross Barkley.
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Lukaku's reasoning for rejecting a new extension was because he feels as though Everton lack ambition, after failing to land big-name stars.
The 23-year-old's situation has alerted his former club Chelsea, with the Blues considering a replacement for Diego Costa.
Chelsea's prolific forward has previously linked with a lucrative move to China, meaning Antonio Conte will be wary of who will be his next star striker.
