Everton pursuit of Nathan Ake nears end as Man City star decides on next move

Everton look set for transfer disappointment, having been linked with Nathan Ake.

While David Moyes' priority is having a strong end to the season, he will also be keen for his backroom staff to identify targets for the summer transfer window.

With the World Cup taking place this summer, there may be a sense of urgency, with clubs likely to look to do some business before the competition takes place.

The Toffees will look to strengthen their defensive options, having been linked with a whole host of defenders, including Enzo Boyomo.

Ake had also been linked with Everton, but that deal now looks to be unlikely, with the Dutchman looking for a move abroad.

Nathan Ake likely to snub Everton interest

Everton have been keen on Ake for a while now, but that interest has yet to turn into anything material, and it seems set to stay that way.

That is because Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof has reported that the Man City star has set his sights on a move to Serie A, having fallen out of favour at the Etihad just a few seasons after aiding them in their Premier League title success.

An exit is said to be almost nailed on, with Juventus, AS Roma and AC Milan among the list of Italian clubs keen on a deal.

The Toffees remain keen on adding another left-footed defender to their ranks, but this update may force them to look elsewhere.

Everton may now push for Enzo Boyomo transfer

As mentioned above, Everton have also been linked with Boyomo, who has had a fine campaign in LaLiga.

As a left-footed centre-back, he matches the profile that Everton are seemingly looking to bring to Merseyside, while also being signficantly younger than Ake, which brings several benefits of his own.

Boyomo has several suitors in the Premier League, but with Ake set for a move abroad, it may force the Toffees to push hard with their own interest in the defender.