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Everton submit £16m offer for striker Lucas Perez as they chase Cuco Martina from Southampton

Everton have offered £16million for Deportivo La Coruna forward Lucas Perez.

The 27-year-old was a target for director of football Steve Walsh at Leicester and he has maintained interest since his move to Everton.

Sportsmail reported earlier this week that contact had been made and Everton have made their offer with Deportivo valuing their goalscorer highly.

Everton have submitted a u00a316m bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker Lucas Perez (middle)
Everton have submitted a £16m bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker Lucas Perez (middle)
The 27-year-old striker scored 17 goals for the Spanish side in La Liga last season
The 27-year-old striker scored 17 goals for the Spanish side in La Liga last season

Perez is quick and can play off the wing or as a central striker and scored 17 goals in La Liga last season.