Aurelio Buta
Everton in ‘advanced talks’ to sign 24-year-old Celtic target, bid already made – report
Everton are in advanced talks with Royal Antwerp to sign defender Aurelio Buta, Sport Italia journalist Rudy Galetti claims. The Toffees have been searching for a new right-back this summer to provide competition and cover for club-captain Seamus Coleman. It was previously claimed that they could swoop for Denzel Dumfries from PSV Eindhoven, but the club were priced out of a move. The Merseyside outfit now appear to have their sights on landing Buta, who has also been heavily linked with Scottish giants Celtic. They are in advanced negotiations with Antwerp for the 24-year-old. A deal of around €4 million is being negotiated for his services. Sportslens view: The Toffees utilised the services of Coleman, Mason Holgate and Ben Godfrey in the right-back spot during the previous campaign...
Report: Everton could be on the verge of signing Portuguese ace for bargain seven-figure fee
Everton are set to make a £3 million bid for Antwerp defender Aurelio Buta according to a report from The Sun. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez will be desperate to bolster his right-back ranks at Goodison Park this summer. Seamus Coleman will be 33 in October and there have been signs recently that the Republic of Ireland international is on the downward curve of his career. Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move to Everton all summer. It seems as though Inter Milan may well now be favourites for his signature though. Everton target Buta in action for Antwerp last season – Photo by Vincent Van Doornick/Isosport Everton ready to bid for Aurelio Buta The Sun claims that the Toffees are readying a £3 million offer for the 24-year-old right-back – a bid that should be accepted by ...
