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Everton want Bournemouth star Josh King as Romelu Lukaku replacement with two-goal star Oumar Niasse still getting shipped out

EVERTON are eyeing Bournemouth star Josh King as they look for a new Romelu Lukaku.

Club spies think the tall Norwegian could make up for the loss of Lukaku to Manchester United, which has blighted the Toffees’ start to the campaign.

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Josh King opened the scoring early in the second half with a fine finishCredit: Reuters
Oumar Niasse proved to be the hero for Everton after he netted a late braceCredit: Rex Features

King, 25, is proving himself a Prem striker after starting his career with  United before a spell at  Blackburn, and hit the opener in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Everton.

The £20million-rated star was linked with Tottenham last season as competition for Harry Kane.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman wants a versatile forward to add pace to his attack  and King has all of those qualities.

Everton are scouting Europe for other candidates and have some of Lukaku’s £75million transfer fee  left.

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Romania striker Florin Andone is in the frame and the Toffees have asked Deportivo La Coruna about him.

Meanwhile Oumar Niasse can still leave Goodison, despite scoring in the midweek Carabao Cup win over Sunderland, and twice in the comeback win against the Cherries yesterday.

Josh King grabbed the opened for the Cherries at EvertonCredit: PA:Press Association

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Oumar Niasse saved Everton but will still be moved onCredit: Reuters
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Ronald Koeman wants to shift Oumar Niasse out and by Josh KingCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Oumar Niasse bagged a late brace to save more Ronald Koeman blushesCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The striker, 27, was wanted by Crystal Palace and Brighton in the summer but the cost of extras in the deal stopped the move.

And Bournemouth’s top spy Richard Hughes is tracking West Brom striker Tyler Roberts, 18, and there could be an offer in the next window.

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