Sources: Everton lead Premier League trio racing to sign Abdoulaye Doumbia

Everton lead Sunderland and Coventry in the race to sign BK Hacken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia, 19, who has impressed in Sweden this season.

Everton, Sunderland and Coventry City are plotting moves to sign Abdoulaye Doumbia, the 19-year-old BK Hacken midfielder who has caught the attention of multiple European clubs. The Ivory Coast-born player has made 27 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists from a deep midfield role.

Everton are leading the race among the three Premier League clubs, with sources indicating the move could happen in January. Everton manager David Moyes has prioritised midfield additions, having signed Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard in the summer but remaining keen to strengthen further.

Celtic in Scotland are also monitoring Doumbia's progress, with manager Martin O'Neill identifying a new midfielder as a priority for the January window.