...apparently today is the longest day of the year, here’s the Toffee transfer rumours for Friday 21st June;
- Noticias De Gipuzkoa again report Everton interest in Real Sociedad Centre Back Diego Llorente, suggesting Everton will pay £27m to secure the Spanish international this summer. The irony is, Marca reported Everton interest in 2017 when the 25 year old played for Real Madrid and moved for just £7m.
- According to The Telegraph and various other outlets, Everton have opened talks with Chelsea about signing Kurt Zouma on a permanent transfer.
- French outlet, Le Phoceen say Everton have had a bid for Marseille’s 24 year old Argentinian forward, Lucas Ocampos, turned down.
- TNT Sports journalist, Maxmilano Grillo claims Everton’s pursuit of Santiago Sosa from River Plate might not quite be over; “Regarding Sosa, it’s about waiting at least until Friday, to know if the issues that have to do with the work permit can be accelerated and end up done”.
- Hull Daily Mail pick up on yesterday’s rumour linking Everton with a move for Hull City’s 22 year old winger, Jarrod Bowen.
- El Gol suggest Everton are willing to pay €40m for Atletico Madrid’s 27 year old right back, Santiago Arias. Sports Witness website say El Gol has a history of quoting wildly inflated numbers.
- The Liverpool Echo report a bid from Wigan for Everton left back, Antonee Robinson. The 21 year old US international is contracted until 2021.
- Calciomercato say Everton target, Moise Kean, is set to sign a new contract at Juventus that will treble his wages.