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title: "Everton not planning to bid for Hwang Hee-chan"
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published: "2020-01-14T07:00:18Z"
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# Everton not planning to bid for Hwang Hee-chan

Everton are not planning to submit a bid for RB Salzburg attacker Hwang Hee-chan this month, according to a report on [The Athletic](https://theathletic.co.uk/1512735/2020/01/13/january-transfer-window-signings-tracker-2020/).

The South Korean international is a man in-demand at the moment and is being [linked with multiple](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7784761/Wolves-join-race-Hwang-Hee-chan-Red-Bull-Salzburg-star-attracts-Premier-League-interest.html) Premier League clubs.

![Alex Livesey/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2020/01/1178614078.jpg)

The forward impressed in this season’s UEFA Champions League group stages, especially in the two matches against Liverpool. Fans were[left drooling](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7532741/Fans-left-awe-Hwang-Hee-Chan-Salzburg-forward-sends-Virgil-van-Dijk-Southampton.html) as he took on Virgil van Dijk before netting at Anfield.

The report confirms that Everton did track his progress closely but are now not considering any official approach.

In December, [The Birmingham Mail](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/wolves-hwang-hee-chan-transfer-rb-salzburg) claimed that Hwang had agreed on a deal to move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but nothing is confirmed yet.

### READ EVERTON VERDICT

The striker certainly has his qualities but the impressive form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin makes me feel that he’s not really needed at Goodison Park.

The Englishman is in the best form of his career and has [the fans on his side](https://twitter.com/EvertonBlueArmy/status/1216492462908362754) too, meaning if Everton pursues a deal for Hwang, then that could knock Calvert-Lewin’s confidence.

There’s no real need for him right now, especially as Richarlison can also operate as a striker if needed.