Top o the morning blues, another day, another transfer round up and at this stage it’s all getting pretty stale. It’s becoming more apparent that any business we do will get done closer to the deadline. In any case here’s today’s pickings.
Everton have had an approach for 19-year-old Scottish defender Nathan Patterson knocked back by Rangers and it is unclear if the Toffees will return with a second bid. (Liverpool Echo)
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Everton have reportedly made a £5m bid for Rangers defender Nathan Patterson.
According to the Mirror, the Toffees have target the 19-year-old Scottish youngster with Rafael Benitez eager to strengthen in the right-back position.
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has admitted he is unaware of a reported £5million for Nathan Patterson – but confessed he is willing to talk about any “respectable” offers for the teen.
The Mirror claim, Everton want the Scotland international to challenge Seamus Coleman at right-back as Rafael Benitez looks to bolster his squad
According to a report by Portuguese outlet Record (h/t Liverpool Echo), Sporting CP have put a €20million price tag for Everton transfer target, Matheus Nunes. The Blues have been linked with the Brazilian during the summer transfer window and the Liga NOS side would be willing to sell if their valuation is met
Everton have made a new and improved bid to sign Lazio forward Joaquin Correa.
That's according to the Mirror, via Goodison News, who are reprting that the Blues have offered £32million plus add-ons for the 27-year-old Argentina international.
The report also goes on to claims that Correa is a “key target” for Rafael Benitez and Everton are “confident” of being able to complete a deal before the transfer deadline passes on August 31.
Everton are interested in signing Chelsea centre-back Malang Sarr this summer according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. Bologna are allegedly keen on the Blues youngster as well.