Everton: Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be one of two West Ham purchases as David Moyes wants deal
Everton want to sign Aaron Wan Bissaka from West Ham, with David Moyes keen on upgrading the right-back spot among other positions this summer.
The Toffees are in the hunt for a new right-back following the departure of Seamus Coleman and the controversial use of Jake O’Brien, with Wan-Bissaka on their list of targets.
The Congolese international is reported to be valued at around £10million following West Ham’s relegation to the Championship, as the Hammers need to raise £150m in player sales this summer.
It could be a full overhaul on the right side of defence for the Blues, with the future of Nathan Patterson at Hill Dickinson also uncertain.
Though Everton want to sign Wan-Bissaka, it would be no surprise to see the defender join in a double raid of the Hammers.
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David Moyes may push for Tomas Soucek
Wan-Bissaka may not be the only target that Everton look to sign from West Ham, as Moyes remains keen on Tomas Soucek.
The midfielder was a massive part of why Moyes won the Europa Conference League with the Hammers, and is a player who has been linked with a move to the Blues before.
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The most recent reports that linked Soucek to Hill Dickinson earlier this year suggested that Moyes would be happy to reunite with the Czech Republic international.
Now that the Irons’ relegation has been confirmed, as well as their need to sell, Soucek could be a realistic target for the Toffees to go for.
Wan-Bissaka would only set the Friedkin Group back £10m, and you’d think that Soucek would be cheaper, now that he’s 31 years old.
Moyes wants a new defensive midfielder
Recent Everton reports have suggested that Moyes is keen to add a new defensive midfielder to his ranks this summer, among other areas, making the possibility of signing Soucek greater.
His natural options right now consist of James Garner, Idrissa Gana Gueye, and Tim Iroegbunam.
There are no qualms with Garner, who is regarded as Everton’s Player of the Season, but Gueye’s age and Iroegbunam’s lack of consistency worry the Blues.
Soucek is a cult hero at West Ham, and not only knows how to help his team into Europe, but also knows how to win competitions, too.
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