Everton eye up January swoop for RB Leipzig ace Jean-Kevin Augustin

RB Leipzig striker Jean-Kevin Augustin is a reported January target for Everton

EVERTON are going all out to do a deal with German giants Red Bull Leipzig for French star Jean-Kevin Augustin.

Toffees boss Marco Silva wants a new goalscorer — but Red Bull are after a staggering £38million fee.

The Goodison club will spend big but hope to negotiate the price down for the former Paris Saint-Germain striker, 21.

Augustin is a fiery character who has had clashes at club and country level, but he is the type of attacker who would fit into Silva’s side.

Red Bull have a long-term interest in Everton wide man Ademola Lookman, 21, who was on loan with them and could be a key part of the deal.

If Everton sacrificed Lookman it might mean Augustin comes the other way, with a cash adjustment.

Augustin has been a big hit in the Bundesliga and his pace and goals would make him an ideal addition for Silva.

Everton would also move out Turkey forward Cenk Tosun, 27, who has found it hard to fit into their system.

And a £15-£20m fee for him would help towards buying Augustin.

Augustin has banged in eight goals in 23 games in all competitions this season for Ralf Rangnick's side.