Everton are 'interested in signing Bournemouth striker Joshua King on a permanent basis' as boss Carlo Ancelotti sees 'aspects of Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the forward'

• Everton are said to be interested in signing Joshua King on a permanent basis
• King penned a six-month loan deal worth £5million on deadline day
• But, he has struggled to settle having only made five five substitute appearances
• However, Everton are keen as they see aspects of Dominic Calvert-Lewin in him

Everton are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth striker Joshua King on a permanent basis despite his slow start to life at Goodison Park.

King penned a six-month loan deal worth £5million after choosing Carlo Ancelotti's men over Fulham on deadline day.

The 29-year-old has, however, struggled to break into Everton’s starting XI – having made just five substitute appearances in the Premier League and failed to register a single goal.

Nevertheless, Everton are keen to turn King's current deal into long-term arrangement - according to Football Insider.

Everton are said to be reluctant to let King leave as Carlo Ancelotti and his staff recognise similarities between him and their star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. 

As it stands, King's contract with Bournemouth is set to expire at the end of the season.   

King has long been linked with a move away from the Vitality Stadium - even before Bournemouth were relegated last season. 

The Norway international even had a £20m bid for his services from his former club Manchester United rejected last year.