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Hammer blow for Everton as report claims Rafa could now miss out on ‘electric’ £25m ace
Everton have been dealt a major blow with TuttoMercatoWeb reporting that Joaquin Correa could be set to stay at Lazio and fight for his place under Maurizio Sarri. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez has been heavily linked with a move to bring the 26-year-old attacker to Goodison Park (Calciomercato). The Spaniard desperately needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Everton this summer. Everton could be set to miss out on Correa Everton were extremely goal-shy last term. Their tally of 47 Premier League goals was the lowest of all the teams inside the top 11. Correa would have been the perfect addition for Everton The South American has electric pace and exceptional balance according to well-renowned scouting website Total Football Analysis. Correa can play anywhere along the front-line. He was...
Everton and Tottenham Hotspur could battle to sign 23-year-old excelling at the Olympics – report
Everton and Tottenham Hotspur could go head-to-head to sign Club America defender Jorge Sanchez this summer, Football Insider reports. The Mexico international has been with Club America since 2018, registering 112 appearances across all competitions. Sanchez is currently with his country at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, where he has impressed in their run to the semi-final stage. It is now reported that the Everton are keen on landing his signature as they look to bring in a new right-back this summer. However, they could face competition from Premier League rivals Tottenham. Sportslens view: The Toffees utilised Seamus Coleman, Ben Godfrey and Mason Holgate in the right-back position during the previous campaign. However, Godfrey and Holgate are specialist centre-backs while Coleman is no ...
Inter Milan, PSG & Everton target given €30m price tag
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has set his asking price for attacker Joaquin Correa, according to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport. Correa came to Lazio from Sevilla back in 2018 on a five-year contract, signing for an estimated fee of €16 million. His time at the Stadio Olimpico has been fairly successful. He has scored 30 goals for the club in all competitions and helped his side lift the Coppa Italia trophy in 2019, scoring his side’s second in the final against Atalanta. This form has earned him eight caps for the Argentina national team, where he has achieved even more success. The 26-year-old featured three times in this summer’s Copa America, as La Albiceleste ended their 28-year trophy drought. With several clubs across Europe looking to sign the Argentine, Lazio president Claud...
Report: Everton keen to sign midfielder who was released by Liverpool in 2018
Everton are one of a handful of Premier League clubs keen on signing Preston North End youngster Lewis Leigh, according to a report from football.london. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez has a lot of work to do at Goodison Park this summer. Aside from signing top-class players, Benitez will be keen to bring in some young talented starlets with potential. Everton have an ageing squad, and that is something that needs addressing. And the Preston teenager could very well be an exciting signing for the future for the Merseyside outfit. Everton chasing Lewis Leigh Benitez wants to bring the 17-year-old to Goodison Park from Preston this summer. West Ham United, Arsenal and Leicester City also reportedly want to sign the central midfielder. Leigh was released by Everton’s fierce rivals Liverpool a...
Everton scouting 24-yr-old defender who will cost around €40m this summer
Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Atletico Mineiro defender Guilherme Arana this summer. According to a report from Torcedores, the Premier League side are currently scouting the 24-year-old defender at the Olympics. Arana has been a part of Brazil’s squad for the Olympics this summer. Apparently, the player caught the attention of Everton with his performances last season. The Toffees could definitely use more depth in the left-back position and the Brazilian could be a quality backup option to Lucas Digne. The Frenchman has been excellent since his move to Everton but he needs more support and Arana could prove to be a smart investment for the Merseyside outfit. A potential move to the Premier League could be a tempting proposition for Arana. Apparently, Atletico Mineiro have...
Report: England int’l midfielder in talks to leave EPL giants, Everton want him
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks is in talks to join a Premier League club after being told he will be a fringe player next season, according to Football Insider. The England international has been linked with a move Everton, with Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting last week that a move to Goodison Park is a possibility. Football Insider have claimed this morning that Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo has given the green light for the 25-year-old to be sold to a Premier League rival, with the club likely to do a deal below their £30 million valuation. Sportslens View Everton appear to have been handed a massive boost by Tottenham as manager Rafa Benitez looks to bring in necessary additions this summer. The Toffees have signed a new goalkeeper and two attacking midfielder...
West Ham now want to sign in-demand defender…. but he’d be perfect for Everton – SL View
West Ham United are showing keen interest in signing Middlesbrough’s Djed Spence in the summer transfer window, according to The Telegraph. The Hammers are looking to sign a new defender this summer, and they have reportedly earmarked Spence as a potential option. The 20-year-old is a player in demand, with Everton and Norwich City also vying for his signature. Spence is an upcoming young talent who has already played 66 first-team games for Championship club Boro. The youngster is primarily a right-back but played mostly as a wing-back last season. He made 40 appearances for Boro, and it seems big Premier League clubs are ready to take a gamble on him. The Hammers already have Vladimir Coufal and Ryan Fredericks at full-back, and going after another young right-back makes little...
Everton identify 21-yr-old PL player as a priority target, Aston Villa keen as well
Burnley winger Dwight McNeil has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Turf Moor this summer. According to Football Insider, Everton are pushing to sign the highly talented winger, but they face strong competition from Aston Villa. McNeil has been outstanding for Burnley over the past year, and it is no surprise that his performances have caught the attention of other Premier League clubs. Everton need more depth in wide areas, and the Burnley star would be a superb long term investment. However, they will have to sell before buying any more players due to financial fair play regulations. This could give Villa an edge in the transfer chase. McNeil bagged two goals and five assists in the Premier League last season, and he has a contract with Burnley until 2024. The 21-year-old ...
Everton identify 21-yr-old PL player as a priority target, Aston Villa keen as well
Burnley winger Dwight McNeil has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Turf Moor this summer. According to Football Insider, Everton are pushing to sign the highly talented winger, but they face strong competition from Aston Villa. McNeil has been outstanding for Burnley over the past year, and it is no surprise that his performances have caught the attention of other Premier League clubs. Everton need more depth in wide areas, and the Burnley star would be a superb long term investment. However, they will have to sell before buying any more players due to financial fair play regulations. This could give Villa an edge in the transfer chase. McNeil bagged two goals and five assists in the Premier League last season, and he has a contract with Burnley until 2024. The 21-year-old ...
Newcastle interested in 29-year-old Premier League star, Steve Bruce is an admirer – report
Newcastle United are one of the clubs interested in signing Manchester United defender Phil Jones on a free transfer, 90min reports. Jones did not make a single competitive appearance for the Red Devils last term as he was recovering following an operation for a knee injury. He still has two years left on his £100,000-a-week contract, but the club are eager to release him on a free transfer this summer. Magpies boss Steve Bruce is an admirer of the England international, and the club were linked with Jones’ services earlier last year. The Tyneside outfit would welcome the possibility of signing him for free, but United may have to pay off Jones for him to accept a pay cut. Aside from the Magpies, Everton, West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Burnley have also been credited with an inte...
Report: PL club have made their decision about £19m player amid interest from Everton
Manchester United are unwilling to let Diogo Dalot leave the club this summer, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport. United paid £19 million to sign Dalot from Porto, but he failed to make an impact at Old Trafford. Dalot spent the majority of last season on loan at AC Milan. The Italian giants are keen to sign the player, while former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti wants him at Real Madrid. Sportslens View The Portuguese defender wants to join Milan, but United have decided to keep him at the club. It seems Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been left impressed with his performances on loan, and he feels Dalot can play a big part at Old Trafford this season. United’s decision will come as a blow for Everton. The Athletic recently claimed they are interested in...
Mahrez & Lingard react as attacker announces Everton arrival
Demarai Gray has joined Everton from Bayer Leverkusen, penning a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year in a £1.7 million move. The 25-year-old announced his arrival on Merseyside on Instagram, and Manchester United man Jesse Lingard and Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez reacted to his Premier League return. Sportslens View Gray left Leicester City for the Bundesliga club in January on an 18-month contract but could not impress, having also struggled in his last days at the King Power Stadium. He is back in the English top-flight six months later as the Toffees’ third signing of the summer. Gray won the top-flight title with the Foxes in 2015-16 after joining from Birmingham City in January 2016 but has struggled to fulfil the potential he showed in his early playing days....
