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Everton are reportedly set to pursue Bertrand Traore, but the Lyon winger has got Theo Walcott 2.0 written all over him.

What's the story?

Well, according to Football Insider, director of football Marcel Brands wants to sign Traore once the Toffees have signed Andre Gomes.

The outlet reported last week that the club is close to wrapping up a deal for Gomes, and claim Brands will then turn his attentions to Traore.

According to Monday’s report, Brands is plotting a £25m bid. The youngster is valued at £13.5m by Transfermarkt.

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Don't do it Marcel!

A 23 year-old winger capable of playing as a striker, Traore scored 11 goals and added five assists in all competitions last season.

The Burkina Faso international possesses devastating pace and fantastic one-on-one dribbling ability, completing 1.5 dribbles per game in Ligue 1.

However, he is also dispossessed 1.1 times per game and takes 1.9 unsuccessful touches per game. To put that in perspective, Romelu Lukaku averaged 1.6 unsuccessful touches per game in the Premier League last season.

Traore also struggles for end product in higher level games, producing consistently for both Ajax and Lyon in domestic competitions but struggling in Europe with just nine goals in 34 matches.

So, a ridiculously fast young winger who doesn’t really know his best position, is clumsy on the ball and wasteful on the big stage, remind you of anyone?

The last thing Everton need is another big-money attacking signing that struggles to make any impact, and Traore has got Walcott written all over him. Steer clear of this one Marcel.