Everton now they are devising a move for “amazing” Premier League player and his club are ready to approve his departure for £7m this month, according to the report.
Everton wants to strengthen in several areas
With relegation from the Premier League still a very real possibility for the Toffees, the new manager David Moyes there is clarified that some new additions will be needed this winter.
“Hopefully I can give the fans something to shout about and bring in some new players. Hopefully we can come together and spend some money.
“They [new owners The Freidkin Group] they want to get us back on track and we all know we need a bit of a Band-Aid right now and we have to work hard to make it work.”
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Signing a new winger seems to be one of Everton’s priorities, and now they are is closing in on a deal for Lyon winger Ernest Nuamahwhich could cost around £25 million.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Toffees are also looking to strengthen at left-back and right-back this month, and have now identified a target who can play in both positions. Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters is now of interest to the Merseyside club, with his contract expiring at the end of the season and him not wanting to extend his stay at St. Mary’s if they are relegated from the first division.
The Saints are now ready to seriously consider an offer of around £7m, given they risk losing out Walker-Peters free in the summer but Everton are unwilling to match that price.
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Everton’s upcoming matches in the Premier League |
Date |
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Aston Villa (h) |
January 15 |
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Tottenham Hotspur (h) |
January 19 |
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Brighton & Hove Albion (a) |
January 25 |
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Leicester City (h) |
February 1 |
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Liverpool (h) |
February 12 |
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Crystal Palace |
February 15 |
As such, there is still no concrete approach from Moyes’ side, but a transfer is one of the current until the end of the January transfer window.
Signing Walker-Peters could be a smart move from Everton
Whether it’s a cut price this month or a free transfer at the end of the campaign, signing the 27-year-old could be a good deal for Everton.
The Southampton ace has been particularly impressive going forward, ranking in the 95th percentile for progressive carries at 90 over the past year, while also sitting in 82nd percentile for a successful takeover, compared to their peers in the position.
The Englishman’s versatility also makes him a useful option and has previously been praised by former Southampton manager Ralph Hassenhuttl, who described him as “miraculous”.
At the moment, the Toffees are unwilling to shell out £7million, but if Southampton are willing to accept a lower bid for Walker-Peters this month, he could play a key role in helping Moyes’ side avoid relegation from the Premier League. League.
