Everton transfer news: Frank Lampard targets swoop for Brennan Johnson to fix his biggest issue

Everton are keen on winger Brennan Johnson and will make a move if Nottingham Forest fail to win promotion to the Premier League on Sunday.

Frank Lampard is looking to bolster his attacking options after just escaping the drop to the Championship. Goals were an issue for him with Richarlison topping the charts with just 11 and Johnson is a target. Indeed the Daily Mail say a swoop is on the cards.

However they point out everything will hinge on Sunday. Forest take on Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final and if they win Johnson is likely to stay. The young flyer will be keen to help Forest stay there.

They are his boyhood club after all and reports claim he will be offered a bumper new deal to reflect his standing as a Premier League player.

However should they miss out, the door is open for Everton to swoop in. Forest would no doubt want to keep hold but could struggle if they stay in the Championship. Despite his allegiance to Forest, Johnson would also be tempted to take a step up.

The 21-year-old has been a revelation for Forest this season. He has scored 19 goals and registered nine assists in 52 appearances in all competitions. With figures like that it is no surprise Everton are keen.

Leeds United have also been linked and could resurrect their interest. If Forest stay down and Johnson becomes available the queue of interested clubs is sure to grow.

Forest value the player at £20million and there will be no shortage of clubs willing to pay it.

Johnson looks destined to be a star of the future and could thrive even more with Everton. Lampard would be confident of taking his game to another level. And the chance to work with the former Chelsea star would no doubt appeal to Johnson as well.

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