...after the midweek draw with Bury, Marco Silva said he was confident his main targets would start to arrive within days. Here’s what this morning’s rumour columns are saying about the Toffees this Saturday morning;
- Last evening the Mail broke news that Everton were close to completing the £50m transfer of 21 year old Brazilian winger, Richarlison, from Watford. It is reported this morning that Marcel Brands is a big fan of the player and regretted not signing him for PSV, but it was Marco Silva who took the player to Watford for £13m and was the deciding factor in forcing the move.
- The Mirror and other outlets say Everton have made a bid for Barcelona Left Back, Lucas Digne. Depending on which story you read, the fee is quoted as £14m to €25m.
- Goal.com quote 26 year old German Left Back Marvin Plattenhardt as saying he’s happy at Hertha Berlin and is not pushing for a move amidst links with Everton.
- 4th Official pick up on Everton interest in 27 year old Arsenal striker, Danny Welbeck and Boca Junior’s Columbian international, Wilmar Barrios.
- The Liverpool Echo continue to suggest Everton made no enquiry for Bordeaux’s 21 year old Brazilian winger, Malcom. Sky Sports report Roma have bid £31.3m for the player.
- Barca Blaugranes weblog quote the agent of Barcelona Centre Back, Yerry Mina, saying he has been in contact with Everton’s Sporting Director, Marcel Brands.
- According to A Bola, Everton, Arsenal and Liverpool are watching Porto’s 19 year old defender, Diogo Leite.