By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

14th Jun, 2023 | 2:05pm

Sources: Burnley and Bournemouth in £20m race to sign Toure

Burnley and Bournemouth lead the race to sign Almeria striker El Bilal Toure this summer, sources have told Football Insider.

The 21-year-old has emerged as a top target for the Clarets and Cherries after impressing in Spain and France over the past two seasons.

It is understood that both clubs share a strong interest in Toure and that a number of other Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the forward.

Toure scored seven goals in 21 La Liga appearances last season, including a winning goal for Almeria against league champions Barcelona.

Vincent Kompany is eager to add more firepower to his squad and sign a player capable of leading the line at Turf Moor, and Toure has risen to the top of Burnley’s shopping list.

Football Insider understands that Almeria are demanding around £20million for Toure to be sold this summer, which would represent a significant profit for the Spanish side after signing him from Reims last summer for £8.6million.

The Mali international started his career with Reims’ second team but was quickly promoted to the senior squad in 2020 after scoring twice in two appearances.

Toure spent two years with the French side, making 68 appearances, scoring nine goals and providing five assists.

He has also scored four times in his first 13 caps for Mali after being called up to the national side in 2020.

Almeria tied down Toure to a six-year contract when signing him from Reims last summer, meaning the Spanish outfit are under no pressure to sell him below their asking price.

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