Everton get response for Natan transfer as multi-million-pound bid submitted
Everton have submitted a bid worth more than £21million to sign Real Betis centre-back Natan in the winter transfer window.
The Brazilian defender is one of the LaLiga club’s most valuable assets, and the Toffees are looking to sign him in January.
Natan is a target at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the 24-year-old admired by many after his performances in Spain.
David Moyes has had to deal with Jarrad Branthwaite’s absence at the Merseyside outfit this season, and the Scottish manager may now be hoping to bolster the backline.
Real Betis reject Everton bid for Natan
Betis’ sporting director Manu Fajardo immediately rejected the Toffees’ offer for Natan, according to Ficherio.
The news outlet reports on 6 January that the Blues made an approach to the LaLiga club with a substantial offer, but their attempt to bring the defender to the Hill Dickinson Stadium has failed.
It’s been claimed that the hierarchy at the Estadio Benito Villamarin have full confidence in Natan’s long-term potential.
After struggling to make a mark at Napoli, the Brazilian defender has finally found his feet in Andalusia, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for him.
Natan seems to tick all the boxes at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but only time will tell whether the Merseysiders will succeed in acquiring his signature.
David Moyes has obvious defensive partnership after Michael Keane ban
Michael Keane faces a three-match ban after pulling Tolu Arokodare’s hair in the 1-1 draw against Wolves at home on 7 January.
Everton dropped points against the Premier League’s bottom side, and Moyes now also has to deal with depleting options at centre-back.
James Tarkowski will surely partner Jake O’Brien in the upcoming matches, with Nathan Patterson expected to start at right-back.
Sunderland are up next for the Blues in the FA Cup third round on 10 January at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and fans in L4 will tolerate nothing less than a win.