EVERTON are monitoring Polish teenage goal-grabber Arkadiusz Milik – after the 18-year-old became the youngest leading scorer in Europe.
The 6ft forward has netted six times in eight games for Polish top-flight side Gornik Zabrze, and already has two full international caps for his country after making his debut against South Africa at the start of October and then facing England in the 1-1 draw in Warsaw.
Milik, who is being chased by Lyon, Udinese and Anderlecht, began with career with Rozwój Katowice, where he scored twice on his debut at the aged of 16.
His form earned him trials at Tottenham and Reading in 2010, and while neither followed up their interest the teenager has developed quickly in Poland, where he has been compared to Borussia Dortmund hot shot Robert Lewandowski.
Milik could cost around £1m and is more a long-term potential prospect for the Blues, rather than a priority in the January transfer window.
Meanwhile, Blues defenders Shane Duffy and Seamus Coleman have been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming friendly against Greece.
The duo were included in Giovanni Trapattoni's provisional 26-man squad ahead of the game in Dublin on November 14. Coleman has been in impressive form at right-back for Everton in recent weeks, while fellow defender Duffy has proven to be a goal-scoring skipper for Alan Stubbs' Under-21 side.
The squad will be shortened to 23 players before November 11.
l Evertonians have the chance to score a Goodison Park hat-trick with a special offer on tickets to the Blues’ next three home games.
Fans can attend the matches against Sunderland (November 10), Norwich (November 24) and Arsenal (November 28) for a combined price of £90 for adults. That figure drops to £60 for over-65s and £45 for kids.
Call 0871 663 1878 or visit the Park End box office for details.
