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Everton want to beat Newcastle to La Liga midfielder transfer agreement

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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09 Jun 2025, 6:40 am

Everton are in the best shape they have been for some time as they enter the summer transfer window.

Having departed Goodison Park on a high, David Moyes will be looking to steamroll the Toffees' form to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Now, Everton are challenging the Premier League big boys in the transfer market, with some significant names linked with the Merseyside outfit.

Indeed, the North West club are to challenge Newcastle United for a highly rated talent within La Liga.

Moyes has brought back the feel-good factor to Everton (Credit: Imago)

Everton join Newcastle in race to sign wanted La Liga midfielder

After years and years of flirting with Premier League relegation, there is reason to be excited for Everton supporters.

The Merseyside outfit are in a healthy financial position and are aiming to make history in their new 52,888-seater stadium.

Several high-profile names have been linked with a move to the North West, with Man City's Jack Grealish the standout name.

Everton will lose Abdoulaye Doucoure this summer, while Idrissa Gueye's contract is due to expire at the ned of June.

Players who will depart Everton this summer	Players who are out of contract this summer
Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic, Joao Virginia	Seamus Coleman, Idrissa Gueye, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Michael Keane

A host of players could leave Everton this summer

That means that Moyes will want to strengthen his midfield and has joined the race to sign Getafe's Christantus Uche, according to Estadio Deportivo (9 June).

However, the 22-year-old is a wanted man and has interest from Newcastle, Brentford, Chelsea and Leeds United.

Getafe are thought to be willing to negotiate Uche's sale, while he has a release clause of £21.04million.

However, the Nigerian's agent played down links with a move away from La Liga prior to interest from the Toffees.

Uche has a wealth of suitors from across Europe (Credit: Imago)

Everton must find Abdoulaye Doucoure replacement

While players like Coleman, Gueye, and Calvert-Lewin could stay at Everton, Doucoure's departure has been confirmed.

The Frenchman has been one of the Toffees' strongest performers over the years and will leave a hole in attacking-midfield.

A move for Uche would make sense, given that he plays the same position and has vast potential at 22 years of age.

Uche has been a first-team regular for Getafe and notched 10 goal contributions in 33 league appearances.

Whether it is Uche or somebody else, Moyes must attain a replacement for Doucoure.

David Moyes

Christantus Uche