Everton transfer news: Toffees to battle West Ham and Brighton for Leipzig’s Hwang Hee-chan
The South Korean has endured a difficult debut season in the Bundesliga.
Everton are set to compete with West Ham and Brighton for the signature of RB Leipzig forward Hwang Hee-chan this summer, say reports.
The South Korea international joined the Bundesliga club from Salzburg last summer, but could already be heading for the exit.
Goal reports that the Toffees had an offer for the 25-year-old rejected in January, but will revive their interest at the end of the season.
Hwang has had a difficult debut season in Germany, making just one league start all season in the league and failing score in any of his 15 Bundesliga outings.
However, the Merseyside club remain interested, while West Ham, Brighton and Wolfsburg are also considering bids.
The Hammers were also knocked back in January, when they tried to sign the forward on loan for the rest of the season.
Hwang is currently considering his options, as his former Salzburg boss Jesse Marsch has just been appointed as Leipzig boss for next season.
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