Everton sign Lacina Traore on loan

Everton have completed the signing of AS Monaco's Ivorian striker Lacina Traore on loan for the rest of the season.

The Merseyside club have been working out a deal to sign the lanky forward since the start of the winter, as they try to seal a Champions League qualification spot next season.



The Toffees confirmed the news on their official website revealing that the 'Gentle Giant' would join the club having been granted a work permit on Tuesday.



Earlier this week, there were doubts over the move, following a serious knee injury to star striker Radamel Falcao, who looks set to be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.