Everton have been joined by West Ham and West Brom in the race to sign Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiaidini.
Both Everton and West Ham are believed to have submitted bids in the region of £20m, but reports from HITC suggest that the Baggies are willing to spend a large sum to add more firepower to their squad.
Troublesome striker Saido Berahino has been continually linked with a departure from the Hawthorns, but manager Tony Pulis is adamant the Englishman will not leave the club unless they sign a replacement.
Gabbiadini has now been touted by the new striker that West Brom are targeting but, in order to secure his services, they will be forced to break their club transfer record – currently held by Salomon Rondon for his £12m move to the club last summer.
Everton are, however, thought to be leading the race to sign the 24-year-old, with just seven days of the transfer window remaining.
Italian striker Gabbiadini joined Napoli in 2014 but has made just 60 appearances in his two seasons at the club, scoring 20 goals. His time in Naples has seen him failed to recapture the form that won him a place in the Italy squad under Antonio Conte.
