Everton plan more midfield moves, weigh up Keito Nakamura and Taty Castellanos
Everton eye Reims’ Keito Nakamura. The Japan forward has a €25m clause, scored 14 goals with 3 assists last season, and started all four of Japan’s World Cup games.
Opinion argues Everton must prioritise signing a right-back and avoid penny-pinching to address the key position this summer.
Everton and Fulham target West Ham striker Taty Castellanos, who hit 7 in 22. West Ham value him around the £25m they paid in January and plan to keep him.
Jack Grealish posts behind-the-scenes Finch Farm clips while continuing injury recovery work with Everton during the early summer period.
Everton plan further midfield work after Hayden Hackney, with a defensive midfielder targeted and several squad futures unresolved.
Seven Everton players enter the final year of their deals as the new financial year starts, putting contract decisions on the agenda.
Everton are among the frontrunners with West Ham and Fulham for Midtjylland forward Franculino Dju after a 22-goal season. A sale is likely if bids meet the price, with prior Bayern interest noted.
Everton remain in the race for Atalanta striker El Bilal Touré, but Fulham lead amid rival interest from Newcastle, Aston Villa and Fenerbahçe. Atalanta want around €18m, with no preference from the player stated.
Leeds weigh up Shea Charles fee after Everton signed Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for an initial £16.5m, which is cited as a benchmark in midfield valuations.
Everton join the chase for Benfica midfielder Richard Ríos, but Napoli are his preferred destination for Champions League football. Benfica hold a €100m clause and are relaxed over a sale.
Everton are keen on Crystal Palace’s Ismaïla Sarr after his standout season and World Cup with Senegal, with Palace setting an asking price.
