Everton want to beat Newcastle to La Liga midfielder transfer agreement
Everton are in the best shape they have been for some time as they enter the summer transfer window.
Having departed Goodison Park on a high, David Moyes will be looking to steamroll the Toffees’ form to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Now, Everton are challenging the Premier League big boys in the transfer market, with some significant names linked with the Merseyside outfit.
Indeed, the North West club are to challenge Newcastle United for a highly rated talent within La Liga.
Everton join Newcastle in race to sign wanted La Liga midfielder
After years and years of flirting with Premier League relegation, there is reason to be excited for Everton supporters.
The Merseyside outfit are in a healthy financial position and are aiming to make history in their new 52,888-seater stadium.
Several high-profile names have been linked with a move to the North West, with Man City’s Jack Grealish the standout name.
Everton will lose Abdoulaye Doucoure this summer, while Idrissa Gueye’s contract is due to expire at the ned of June.
| Players who will depart Everton this summer | Players who are out of contract this summer |
| Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic, Joao Virginia | Seamus Coleman, Idrissa Gueye, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Michael Keane |
That means that Moyes will want to strengthen his midfield and has joined the race to sign Getafe’s Christantus Uche, according to Estadio Deportivo (9 June).
However, the 22-year-old is a wanted man and has interest from Newcastle, Brentford, Chelsea and Leeds United.
Getafe are thought to be willing to negotiate Uche’s sale, while he has a release clause of £21.04million.
However, the Nigerian’s agent played down links with a move away from La Liga prior to interest from the Toffees.
Everton must find Abdoulaye Doucoure replacement
While players like Coleman, Gueye, and Calvert-Lewin could stay at Everton, Doucoure’s departure has been confirmed.
The Frenchman has been one of the Toffees’ strongest performers over the years and will leave a hole in attacking-midfield.
A move for Uche would make sense, given that he plays the same position and has vast potential at 22 years of age.
Uche has been a first-team regular for Getafe and notched 10 goal contributions in 33 league appearances.
Whether it is Uche or somebody else, Moyes must attain a replacement for Doucoure.