...Monday 4th June and it’s the Brands/Silva news conference at 2pm, but here’s what’s in the transfer rumour columns this morning;
- Football Fancast website report Everton is about to launch a £30m bid for Newcastle captain, Jamaal Lascelles. The Toffees are hoping to capitalise on uncertainty over Rafael Benitez’s future by securing the defender.
- According to SkySports, Besiktas are interested in signing Everton midfielder, Davy Klaassen. The Turkish club are understood to want the 25 year old on an initial loan deal.
- VitalFootball website say Birmingham City want Everton’s 20 year old winger, Ademola Lookman, on loan for the 18/19 season.
- SportsLens suggest West Ham are leading the pursuit to sign Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere, who has also been of interest to Everton.
- 4th Official say Everton are interested in signing 29 year old Danish international winger, Daniel Wass. The Celta de Vigo player is valued at £5m by the Spanish outfit.
- The BootRoom website speculate that Marcel Brands might have been on a scouting mission to watch Marcelo Brozovic during yesterday’s Croatia v Brazil game at Anfield. Everton were linked with the Inter Milan midfielder in the January transfer window.
- Hirving Lozano continues to be mentioned as a potential target for Everton in this transfer window. Fresh reports from Holland and Mexico suggest Everton is the most likely destination if the 22 year old winger leaves PSV.
- According to The Mirror, Brighton will rival Everton for the signature of £5m rated, 20 year old Charlton Centre Back, Ezri Konsa.