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Everton could land coveted Leeds United star Sam Byram as part of double swoop
SAM BYRAM will spark a transfer scramble in January with a host of clubs interested in the Leeds United starlet.
Sam Byram (left) and Shani Tarashaj could both join Everton this winter
West Ham, Watford, Everton and Newcastle United are all keen to recruit Byram, who will not sign a new deal and is out of contract this summer.
Leeds will be entitled to compensation at the end of the season because Byram is under 24 years of age, but the sum would be set by a transfer tribunal.
West Ham and Watford have impressed this season, but Everton would most likely appeal to the youngster given Roberto Martinez’s track record of developing young talent.
Everton are also close to a deal to sign Swiss U21 forward Shani Tarashaj, although he is likely to be loaned back to Grasshoppers.