Everton are offered Genk striker Paul Onuachu on deadline day after Southampton’s swoop fell through

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Everton are offered 6ft 7in Genk striker Paul Onuachu on deadline day after Southampton raid failed due to his £16m price tag

Everton have been offered the chance to sign Genk’s 6ft 7in striker Paul Onuachu before the January transfer window closes.

The 28-year-old was the subject of a bid from Southampton last week with Genk originally asking for £16m.

The Toffees are looking at a number of options. While Sunderland have signed Everton defender Joe Anderson on a three and a half year deal.

Everton have been offered the chance to sign 6ft 7in Genk striker Paul Onuachu (above)

Everton have been offered the chance to sign 6ft 7in Genk striker Paul Onuachu (above)

He was the subject of a bid from Southampton last week, but Genk originally asked for £16m.

He was the subject of a bid from Southampton last week, but Genk originally asked for £16m.

Everton, who are currently 19th in the Premier League table, are in desperate need of a goalscorer.

Also, Everton need to replace Anthony Gordon, who was sold to Newcastle for £40m plus £5m in add-ons last week.

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