Everton and West Ham United have reportedly established contact over a possible move to sign 27-year-old Swiss international Breel Embolo.
However, Como are the frontrunners for his signature, according to the report. They have opened talks with Champions League side Monaco over a potential deal, and are in pole position to land the 27-year-old ' unplayable ' star, despite also being linked with Beto in a bid to increase their forward ranks.
Breel Embolo spoke to the media in AS Monaco's press conference ahead of facing Aston Villa in the Champions League
Everton have now made an enquiry over a "powerful" striker who could be allowed to leave his current club this month, according to a report.
TBR Football's Graeme Bailey can exclusively confirm that Everton and West Ham United are eyeing Monaco forward Breel Embolo.
In a thrilling Ligue 1 match, Monaco drew 2-2 against Nantes after coming back from a two-goal deficit. Matthis Abline and Kelvin Amian scored early for Nantes, but Monaco's Breel Embolo and Mohammed Salisu quickly equalized.
Adi Hutter's Monaco have 31 points, miss chance to level on points with 2nd place Olympique Marseille in standings - Anadolu Ajansı
Nantes had won just one of their last 13 league games, but they took the lead in the 12th minute with Sorba Thomas setting up Matthis Abline.
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Previewing Monaco vs Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, including team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.
Preview, team news, expected line-ups, TV channel, live streaming details and prediction for Monaco vs Aston Villa in the Champions League.
Mika Biereth’s career resembles that of a journeyman despite him being only 21. When the London-born Danish striker joined Monaco last week it was already his fifth club.