Everton transfer news: Fabrizio Romano drops five-team transfer update after Yerry Mina exit confirmed
Outgoing Everton defender has not agreed terms with Premier League rivals Fulham, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Colombian is wanted by the Cottagers this summer upon the expiry of his Toffees contract next week, as per journalist Alan Nixon (25 June).
Mina is set to leave Goodison Park after five years at the club, as confirmed by the official Everton website (9 June).
“Understand Yerry Mina has not agreed terms with Fulham despite reports – nothing done, race remains open for the centre-back as free agent,” Romano wrote on Twitter.
“Told Besiktas made an official proposal; Lens, Granada and Bologna are also interested.”
Wanted man
Mina is clearly well-liked by various clubs, with a battle for his services seemingly on the cards this summer.
He played a key role in keeping Everton in the top flight last season, despite only really coming into the picture at the very end of the campaign under Sean Dyche.
Mina does have a questionable injury record, but the Toffees have already lost Conor Coady since the end of the season, with the centre-back returning to parent club Wolves.
Youngster Jarrad Branthwaite could play a central part under the manager next time out following his loan spell at PSV, but Dyche will definitely be delving into the transfer market in order to bolster his options at the back.
Mina’s exit seemed very likely for quite some time, but not many people would have been predicting the 28-year-old to stay in England.
He may have the chance to do just that at Fulham, but it remains to be seen where he will be playing his football in the upcoming campaign.
In other Everton news, the Toffees have made an approach to sign a £21million centre-forward as they look to strengthen in the final third this summer.