EVERTON and Newcastle are chasing Sporting Lisbon striker Bas Dost.
But Marca say the pair face competition from Sevilla for the Dutch international who is one of a host of stars wanting out of the Portuguese capital.
Sporting were subjected to a horrific attack by fans who raided the club’s training ground last month assaulting players and staff.
New Toffees boss Marco Silva is looking to add another striker to his ranks with the imminent exit of Wayne Rooney and Oumar Niasse heading out the door this summer.
Toon chief Rafa Benitez needs to bolster his attacking options with Islam Slimani returning to Leicester after his disastrous loan stint on Tyneside.
Newcastle tried to land the forward while he was in the Bundesliga two years ago.
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But the 29-year-old opted to join Sporting from Wolfsburg for £10.7million.
The big striker has been prolific in Portugal netting 70 goals in 90 games.
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The Dutch international bagged 34 goals in 49 games last term and the unrest at the club could see him leave for a cut-price with another two years left on his contract.
William Carvalho is another Sporting player who could be on his to Goodison Park after director of football Marcel Brands made contact with the midfielder’s agent about a switch to Merseyside.
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