Transfer news: Everton at last clinch deal for Monaco forward Lacina Traore
The Ivory Coast international joins on loan until the end of the season
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Your support makes all the difference.Everton have completed the signing of Monaco forward Lacina Traore on loan until the end of the season.
The Ivory Coast international obtained a work permit earlier in the week but the deal was held up after the French club's main striker Radamel Falcao was ruled out for several months with a knee injury.
Manager Roberto Martinez remained confident the move would still go through and the Toffees, in a statement, have now confirmed the 6ft 8in striker has joined them.
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