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Everton Hoping to Replace Ashley Williams With Lille Defender Adama Soumaoro

Everton manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly intent on signing Lille central defender Adama Soumaoro. According to The Sun, Wales defender Ashley Williams could leave Goodison Park if the deal goes through.

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The Toffees are hoping to land the 25-year-old, who has spent his entire career at Lille, for £18m.

Williams, meanwhile, has only been an Everton player for 18 months, having joined from Swansea City in the summer of 2016.