..i’m full of dark rum and ginger but I think today is Sunday, and here’s a round-up of this morning’s transfer rumours;
- The Mirror report Wayne Rooney has moved closer to joining D.C.United after visiting the US Consulate in Belfast to sort out his work visa.
- The Mirror also say Everton are looking to offer Victor Lindelof a way out of Old Trafford after a difficult first season. Marco Silva wants the Swedish international defender and Everton are willing to pay £35m for his services.
- ToffeeWeb quote Marcel Brands as keen to make Ademola Lookman a prominent part of Everton’s first team plans next season: “I can be clear in that because I know the player very well. He was on my list (of targets) at PSV. He is a very talented player and I think he has to be moved up next season (to the first team)”.
- The Liverpool Echo report Brands as saying he wants to avoid the transfer mayhem of last season and is keen for Everton’s youth Academy to play a prominent role in future transfer planning.
- SoccerSouls website continues to link Everton and Brighton with young Charlton Centre Back, Ezri Konsa.
- The Yorkshire Evening Post suggest Everton defender, Matthew Pennington, might be available for Leeds despite him signing a new contract with The Toffees. The Mirror says Pennington is attracting interest from Championship clubs amidst a major clear-out at Everton.
- Turkish TV Channel, A Spor, confirm that Besiktas are very close to completing the transfer of Everton midfielder, Davy Klaassen. Besiktas are set to pay a €3m loan fee over 2 seasons but the redemption clause at the end of the loan deal is yet to be agreed. Everton apparently want €20m to make the deal permanent but Besiktas are looking for less than that.
- According to The Daily Mail, Everton, Leicester and Newcastle United are keen to take Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, on loan next season.
- The Daily Mail also suggest Everton and Fulham are the latest sides showing interest in Toulouse defender, Issa Diop. The 21 year old has racked up 85 appearances for the Ligue 1 side and has been capped 5 times by France at U21 level. A bid of £26m would be enough to prize Diop away from the Stadium Municipal.
- ThisisFutball website report Everton Academy striker, Calum Dyson, is on the verge of joining Plymouth Argyle after failing to make the grade at Goodison.
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