Everton work on Guela Doue deal as they accelerate summer signing plan

Guela Doue could finally be on his way to Everton this summer, sources have told Football Insider.

The Toffees are working on bolstering their defence this summer and have the Strasbourg right-back on their radar.

With the 23-year-old at the World Cup with the Ivory Coast, the Blues face a race against time to get a deal done before the African nations' campaign in North America ends.

In January, Doue was one of the options to reinforce David Moyes' squad at Hill Dickinson Stadium and they are still in the market for a new right-back this summer.

Seamus Coleman won't be a part of the Merseyside outfit's squad for the 2026-27 campaign and Nathan Patterson has also been tipped to leave before the summer window closes.

Moyes has relied on Jake O'Brien as his starting right-back since taking over from Sean Dyche, but it remains to be seen if the Scottish manager continues to rely on the Republic of Ireland international.

Doue has been on the Toffees' shortlist for several months now as they contemplated making a move in the winter transfer window.

The Blues have already scouted the defender, who possesses impressive physical qualities and technical ability on the ball, and scored two goals and provided six assists in 24 Ligue 1 appearances this season.

According to the ECHO on 22 June, while Doue was considered an option in January, The Friedkin Group decided not to pursue any major deals, apart from signing Tyrique George from Chelsea after Jack Grealish's injury.

The Ivorian defender has three years remaining on his contract at Strasbourg and could cost around £40million.

Football Insider transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke shared on 20 June that Everton will find it hard to sign Folarin Balogun this summer as Monaco have no plans to sell him.

Apart from signing a new right-back, Moyes seems keen on reinforcing the number nine position, and the 24-year-old striker is shining for the USA at the World Cup right now.

Beto and Thierno Barry have failed to cement their place in the Blues' starting lineup due to their inconsistent performances and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Scottish manager push to sign a reliable goalscorer soon.