Leicester delaying 24-year-old’s move to Everton is hampering Leeds pursuit of £8m-rated striker

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The Sun reporter Alan Nixon has claimed on Patreon that Everton’s move for Leicester star Patson Daka is taking longer than expected – and it is delaying Leeds target Tom Cannon from finding a new club.

Daka, 24, is expected to be another departure at The King Power after the likes of James Maddison and Harvey Barnes – despite struggling, scoring just 15 goals in 74 games. Everton are keen on signing him.

Fresh from signing Jack Harrison, and as they continue to move for Willy Gnonto, Everton are looking to land Zambia ace Daka. But a move for the ex-Salzburg man is taking longer than previously anticipated.

Nixon recently said that Leeds – along with Preston, Stoke, Sunderland and Sampdoria all want Everton talent Cannon. Preston are likely to re-sign him on loan. But Leeds are keeping tabs on the £8m man.

Now, Nixon has a new update. Everton do not want to sell, or loan out Cannon without bringing in a new striker first. That looks like Daka but it is taking a while – delaying a move for Ireland U21 ace Cannon.

Everton deal for Daka delaying move for Leeds target Cannon

Everton are busy this summer, with Gnonto possibly set to join Harrison in the coming fortnight. They also need additions up top – with Neal Maupay struggling and Dom Calvert-Lewin constantly injured.

Ellis Simms has moved to Coventry. So, signing a new striker is key and Dyche is more than within his rights to prevent Cannon from going until a new signing is made. Cannon would be a top signing for us.

But it all hinges on Leicester and Daka. The Foxes are likely to want to keep £23m Daka – he is a very good player at this level. But he is yet to play a single minute this term. Movement expected very soon.