New Everton addition Neal Maupay has hinted at his potential squad number after joining from Brighton last week.
The 26-year-old penned a three-year deal at Goodison Park and could be in line to make his debut against Leeds United this evening. Maupay trained at Finch Farm on Saturday as the Blues drew at Brentford.
Frank Lampard seemingly confirmed after that game in London that the former Brighton forward will be in line to feature tonight. "We will see where he is but he will be involved in the squad, I'm pretty sure," Lampard said.
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And Maupay may have already confirmed what shirt number he'll be sporting at Elland Road this evening. Changing his Twitter handle to now read '@NealMaupay18', the former Brentford striker could sport the number previously held by youngster Niels Nkounkou.
Maupay will help add to the Blues forward options, given the injury problems currently sidelining key club striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Having found the net nine times in all competitions for the Seagulls last season, most will hope his proven track record at this level can only benefit Lampard's side.
With the future still unclear around youngster Anthony Gordon too, it's all hands on deck ahead of Thursday's 11pm transfer deadline.
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