Everton set to enter the race to sign Hull City winger Jaden Philogene, as Toffees mull over £16m bid for 22-year-old winger – while West Ham also weigh up an offer

Everton are considering a possible £16million move for Hull City winger Jaden Philogene.

The 22-year-old had a standout season in the Championship last season, attracting the attention of the likes of Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur.

The England U21 international scored 12 goals, many of them spectacular, and has also prompted West Ham to consider making a bid as they look to strengthen their attacking line this summer.

However, Everton have joined the chase and are willing to offer around £16 million for a player who cost Hull around £5 million last summer when they signed him from Aston Villa, who are believed to have a sell and buy option.

Philogene grew up in Villa’s youth academy, where his early talent attracted interest from Paris St Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona, ​​who added him to their watchlist.

Philogene (No. 23) scored 12 goals in 32 Championship games for Hull City last season

West Ham United are also interested in Philogene, who moved to Hull from Aston Villa last summer

Hull had hoped to gain promotion last season after coming close to qualifying for the play-offs with their attacking side, but now face the prospect of losing some of their key players.

Everton and West Ham were also among the clubs to make enquiries over Hull centre-back Jacob Greaves, along with Ipswich Town. However, the Hammers are targeting the centre-back straight away in a bid to lure Max Kilman away from Wolves