Everton will reportedly have a second chance to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele this summer, having been strongly linked with a move for the Frenchman in January.
Dembele, who enjoyed a prolific spell at Celtic between 2016 and 2018, is out of contract at the end of the season and is seemingly heading for the exit door after five years at the Ligue 1 side.
Limited to only eight league starts this campaign, ex-Arsenal man Alexandre Lacazette has been Lyon's go-to marksman and has continued to keep Dembele out of the picture.
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A latest report by Jeunes Footeux has stated Dembele is 'no longer even considered a second choice' in the eyes of manager Laurent Blanc and that an exit is 'almost certain'.
The 26-year-old is described as being 'of particular interest' to the Blues, who have not 'given up the idea' of striking a deal.
It is added a four-year contract, consisting of an annual salary of £4.4million, is only on the table should Sean Dyche's side remain in the Premier League.
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