Who Is Everton's New Signing Oumar Niasse?

Published 2nd Feb 2016

So just who is Everton's latest signing - striker Oumar Niasse?

The Sengeal forward has just become the Blue's third most expensive signing ever after joining from Locomotive Moscow for ÂŁ13.5m. He's been brought in to provide support for Romelu Lukak and comes in as a replacement for Steven Naismith who was sold to Norwich for ÂŁ8.5m in January.

Here are some facts;

. Started his career in his home country of Senegal with Ouakam in 2008, and joined SK Brann in Norway on loan in 2012.

. His career started picking up in Turkey. He scored 21 goals in 34 appearances for Akhisar Belediyespor in 2013.

. He was the Russian Premier League's player of the Year 2015

. Known for his versatility, work rate and goal scoring record.

. In the Russian Premier League this season, he scored 12 times in 21 games, and made 10 assists.