Sunday Mirror

Zapata up for a twirl at Toffees

- CLIVE HETHERINGT­ON

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EVERTON will be offered a fresh chance to sign Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata this summer.

The Colombia star, 31, was a January loan target for the Toffees, with an option to make the deal permanent for £15million.

Everton have since undergone a managerial change, with Sean Dyche replacing the sacked Frank Lampard.

But they are still seeking a frontman and insiders say Zapata, entering the final year of his contract this summer, is set to be sold for around £10m after a fall-out with Atalanta coach Gian Piero

Gasperini.

Much will depend on whether Everton manage to preserve their Premier League status.

Zapata was also in the sights of West Ham and Nottingham Forest during last month’s transfer window.

But David Moyes, the Hammers’ former Everton boss, instead signed Danny Ings from Aston Villa in a £15m deal, while Forest took Newcastle’s Chris Wood on loan.

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SUMMER EXIT Atalanta ace Zapata had falling out

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