Smalling
Everton remain keen on former PL ace, player will cost around €15m plus bonuses
Everton were linked with a move for Roma defender Chris Smalling earlier this month, and it seems that their interest is still alive. According to Calciomercato, Roma are open to selling Smalling due to his injury record for around €15 million. SL View: Ideal squad option for a reasonable price The 31-year-old could prove to be a quality squad player for Everton next season. The Toffees need more depth in defence, and Smalling could fight for a starting berth alongside Michael Keane, Yerry Mina and Ben Godfrey. The former Manchester United star knows the Premier League well from his time at Old Trafford and Fulham. Everton are yet to submit an offer and may need to wait for their managerial situation to be resolved before making a formal offer. The Toffees also need to sign a quality ...
Everton looking to bring 31-yr-old back to the PL, offer has been submitted
Everton are keen on signing Chris Smalling from Roma this summer. We covered the Toffees’ interest in the former Manchester United defender earlier and it appears that the Premier League side have now followed up on their interest with a bid. According to Ilsussidiario, the Italian club have received an offer for the player. Smalling had a difficult season last year because of injury problems and it seems that Jose Mourinho is keen on a defender with a different set of attributes. Earlier there were reports that he prefers at pacy centre back. The report does not reveal how much Everton have offered for the player but it is safe to assume that Roma will be looking to recoup most of the €20 million they paid for him. SL View: Transfer could make sense for all parties Mourinho has worke...
