Will Ademola Lookman friendship help or hinder Everton’s Ezri Konsa chase?

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Everton have found themselves linked with a move for Charlton Athletic defender Ezri Konsa this summer. The talented centre-back, who can also operate in holding midfield, is attracting plenty of interest including from Goodison Park. As reported by The Sun, Everton are fighting Brighton for his £5 million signature. The club sees him as a potential long-term replacement for club captain Phil Jagielka. With the Addicks falling agonisingly short of promotion from League One, they are likely to face a fight keeping hold of their star player.

Everton would no doubt love to bring him into the club this summer. The report from The Sun suggests that Silva wanted Konsa previously with Watford. So he is clearly hoping to finally get his hands on a long-term target.

Of course, it would not be the first time that Everton raided Charlton for their star talent. In January 2017 the Toffees secured a £11 million deal to bring Ademola Lookman from The Valley to Goodison.

So is this good news or bad news for Everton?

The pair knows each other well. They came through the ranks together at Charlton and are also international team-mates. The pair both won the Under-20 World Cup last summer. So surely, if Everton comes calling, Konsa will be giving his old pal Lookman a call for some advice.

Which is where things get tricky. Whilst it could easily be seen as a positive to have a friend already at the club, Lookman has not exactly enjoyed his best time at Everton.

He has struggled to make a sustained breakthrough into the first-team since his arrival. This January he headed out on loan abroad, much to the disappointment of Everton fans who rate him so highly.

He has since thrived in Germany and looked a far happier player away from Everton.

So whilst Konsa might feel a move to Everton will be a good way to get reacquainted with his old buddy, who knows if Lookman will have kind words to say about his parent club?