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Aheed Abrar

Mon 27 April 2026 9:10, UK

Everton remain interested in Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

According to Tuttosport on 26 April, the Toffees could make another attempt to sign the Italian defender in the coming months after failing to secure a deal last summer.

The news outlet reports that the Serie A giants are willing to sacrifice the 27-year-old to raise funds at the Allianz Stadium and he’s attracting the eyes of several teams right now.

Juventus have held out for £21.6m to sanction Gatti’s sale, but a significant offer could change their minds.

David Moyes needs defensive reinforcements at Hill Dickinson Stadium and it will be interesting to see whether The Friedkin Group use their connections in Italy to secure the defender from Turin.

Federico Gatti deal realistic at Everton

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Toffees agree on a lower fee for Gatti, considering his prospects under Luciano Spalletti this season.

The centre-back has started 11 league games for the Bianconeri in the current campaign and has struggled for minutes since returning from injury at the turn of the year.

If the Blues feel the Italy international is the right option to reinforce their backline, they arguably will have every chance of convincing him over a move to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

While James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Jarrad Branthwaite and Jake O’Brien are options for Moyes at centre-back, there is an evident need for another quality option to improve the Merseyside outfit’s prospects.

David Moyes has fitness concern at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton are without Jarrad Branthwaite for the rest of the season, with the Englishman struggling to stay fit in recent months.

The centre-back has missed most of the current campaign due to fitness issues and it remains to be seen whether he can be a reliable option in the future.

It would make sense for the Merseyside outfit to bolster their defence, especially at full-back, and the summer transfer window will surely determine what Moyes can achieve in L3.

Injuries to the likes of Jack Grealish have clearly affected the Blues, and there is an evident need for more quality in depth in the Scottish manager’s squad.

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