Everton transfer round-up: Tagliafico days away as £43m Gallagher move readied
Everton are facing a huge summer transfer window and it is set to heat up in the coming weeks.
David Moyes‘ side needs significant upgrades if they are to achieve his ambition of qualifying for Europe next season.
He is set to be backed in the market by the new owners, the Friedkin Group, with Jarrad Branthwaite’s contract already being extended and a deal for Thierno Barry edging closer.
Here, Goodison News rounds up the latest Everton updates from 5 July as a pivotal period starts to ramp up for the Blues.
Harrison reacts as Everton announces new agreement
Jack Harrison has reacted after Everton announced Michael Keane’s new contract.
The Blues took to Instagram (4 July) to confirm that the defender would be sticking around after his contract expired on 30 June.
Harrison, who departed on that date after his loan spell expired, reacted by liking the post alongside Jordan Pickford and Dwight McNeil.
New Beto exit verdict emerges at Everton
Beto has been linked with an Everton exit this summer, with Leeds interested in a transfer for the striker.
However, former Goodison Park scout Bryan King believes that the Guinea-Bissau forward will stay on Merseyside, rather than moving on to a new chapter.
Speaking exclusively to Goodison News (5 July), he said: “Everton have lost Calvert-Lewin.
“Therefore, I’d imagine they’re going to keep Beto – that could be quite a good pairing up front, Beto and Barry. It will give Everton another option, that will be the thinking from Moyes.
“That’s how Moyes works, he wants competition for places in the squad. I don’t think there is a necessity to sell; they seem settled financially, and they’re going to generate more revenue from the new stadium. I don’t think Everton have to sell at this moment in time.”
Everton swoop for Tagliafico edges closer
Everton could sign Nicolas Tagliafico, who is a free agent this summer.
A report from Fichajes (4 July) claims that the Blues are in a strong position to secure the signature of the former Ajax and Lyon star to give competition to Vitaliy Mykolenko.
It states that the left-back could reach an agreement with the Toffees in the coming days as negotiations are progressing.
Everton readying £43m Gallagher move
Everton are reportedly eyeing a move for Conor Gallagher, the former Chelsea midfielder and England international.
A report from Fichajes (4 July) claims that the Friedkin Group are willing to spend £43million on the Atletico Madrid midfielder.
It states that a considerable offer could lead to Diego Simeone’s side allowing him to leave despite the fact that he is seen as a key player.
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