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 £13.5m. 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 £8.5m 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.