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Transfer news: Former Everton striker Lacina Traore targeting Premier League return after Monaco release

Former Everton loan flop Lacina Traore has revealed he 'dreams of returning to England' – and could get the chance this summer.

The towering striker endured a miserable six-month spell on Merseyside in 2014 when he managed just one minute of Premier League action for the club after agreeing a loan from Monaco.

It had started well for the Ivorian, who bagged on his debut in Everton's 3-1 FA Cup victory over Swansea but a hamstring injury sent it hurtling swiftly downhill.

The 26-year-old is still no closer to breaking into the Monaco first team and has since been out on loan at CSKA Moscow and Sporting Gijon, where he has scored two goals in eight La Liga games this season.