EVERTON and Fulham are trying to hijack Neal Maupay's move from Brighton to Nottingham Forest.
The 26-year-old Maupay said he was in a 0-0 draw against Newcastle at home to Brighton on Saturday afterForest agreed to his £15m transfer fee..
However, the French player has stalled on terms after meeting with Everton boss Frank Lampard.
Fulham are also considering Maupay to ease his Mitrovic scoring burden for Alexander.
Maupay has scored his 26 goals in 102 league games at Brighton since his £14m transfer from Brentford in the summer of 2019.
Forrest recently signed midfielder He Cheikhou Kouyate and Atalanta ace Remo Freuler.
and manager Steve Cooper will add more firepower to the team bycompleting his £20 million deal with Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis. and
The Nigerian has arrived at City's grounds 15th this summer, but Forest feels the addition of Maupay will improve his chances of survival.
Meanwhile,Everton rejected two of his bids for the winger, Chelsea's Anthony said Gordon is not for sale.
Recently, the Toffees refuted his £45m offer for the winger, telling the Blues not to make another bid.
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But one of the players they can sell is January Dele Alli is struggling on the flop of . to make an impact since his arrival.
The midfielder is eyeing Turkish giants Besiktas and may leave on loan or permanently.
