everton FC Midtjylland are monitoring centre-back Ousmane Diao ahead of the summer transfer window.
Africa Foot reports that Everton have added the Senegalese defender to their list, and they are very interested in the 21-year-old.
Diao on Everton radar
The website reports that Ousmane Diao is now on Everton's radar after impressing for the Danish side this season.
FC Midtjylland is willing to open the door to a transfer, but will not let him leave at any price. While the defender is valued at €8m, they are demanding €15-20m for their man.
Everton are not the only team to show interest. Eintracht Frankfurt, Port, Benfica, Fulham, Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth all have the player in their sights.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig's €12m bid has already been rejected according to Africa Foot's exclusive source. There is no pressure on FC Midtjylland as Diao is tied down on a deal until 2029.
He is enjoying significant playing time at the Danish club and, despite his age, has already made 75 appearances in all competitions. This has seen him score 10 goals and provide five assists, which are good numbers for a defender.
Everton scout makes regular visits
He is a player who has been steadily improving over the last few years and is establishing himself as an exciting prospect. Now that Everton have him on their radar, it should come as no surprise.
Sport Witness covered a report in December This made it clear that the Toffees were watching FC Midtjylland very closely.
Their scouts made at least eight visits to the club during that time. The assumption at the time was that he was there to see Franculino, Ousmane Diao, Dario Osorio and Aral Simsir.
The current squad all features players who have been attracting major European attention over the past few seasons. It now appears that their focus is very much on Ousmane Diao, who has attracted the attention of a number of clubs this season.
