....it’s Sunday 28th July, which by my reckoning means there’s 12 days of the transfer window left. Here’s this morning Toffee Transfer round-up;
- After losing back-to-back games in the Opel Cup, Everton boss Marco Silva couldn’t hide his disappointment and told the Liverpool Echo the Toffees may need to sign 5 players before Deadline Day if the team are “to do better than last season”. Silva is trying to convince Idrissa Gueye to ignore PSG but might need to bring in a replacement, along with a centre back, striker, right back and a winger.
- The Express report Everton are on the verge of selling Gueye, RMC say the Toffees have opened talks with Lyon over £20m rated Lucas Tousart but have not yet submitted a bid for the 22 year old.
- According to JuveFC.com, Everton are in advanced talks to sign striker Moise Kean. Sky Sports say the Bianconeri are asking £36m, whilst Corriere dello Sport suggests the Toffees are ‘crazy’ for the 19 year old and are happy to pay €40m to get the deal done. That article says they are unsure if a buy-back clause is stalling the transfer.
- Many outlets continue to link Everton with 26 year old Wilfried Zaha, and an eagle-eyed fan has noticed the Palace winger is now following Moise Kean on Instagram. The Express reckon the Blues are ready to eclipse Arsenal’s £40m bid, whilst Palace Manager, Roy Hodgson, has told Sky Sports he has no idea what is going on: “He’s dealing with the Chairman, The Chairman’s his link. They know each other very well and get on very well together. What is going on with Wilf is going on between him and the Chairman & I can’t enlighten you at all.”
- Journalist Duncan Castles reports Everton have been in touch with Lille regarding 20 year old striker, Rafael Leao, as the Toffees are not banking on signing Zaha.
- According to French Journalist, Saber Desfarges, Everton have lined up Chelsea midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko, as a possible replacement for Idrissa Gueye. The 24 year old spent last season on loan at AC Milan.
- The Express report Everton have joined the race for Southampton’s £20m rated 25 year old midfielder, Mario Lemina, whilst Sportslens say Newcastle are plotting a bargain £4m move for Everton’s James McCarthy.
[/QUOTE Meanwhile, the Echo have said that none of the above is true and that Everton are not interested in signing anyone.