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Report: Everton formally open negotiations with Lyon for Bertrand Traore

According to L’Equipe (via GFFN), Everton have formally opened negotiations with Ligue 1 outfit Lyon for the transfer of forward Bertrand Traore.

Breaking | Everton have formally opened negotiations with Lyon for the transfer of winger Bertrand Traoré. More follows. (L'Éq)

— Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 31, 2019

The Toffees are looking to bolster their attacking options this summer with manager Marco Silva aiming to secure European football next season, and the 23-year-old has been on their radar.

Traore struggled to break into the Chelsea first-team during four years at the London club, playing just 10 Premier League games in the 2015-16 campaign having spent two seasons on loan at Eredivisie side Vitesse.