What Everton have learned about Krepin Diatta's salary as contact made for free transfer

Krepin Diatta remains on Everton's transfer wishlist.

The versatile right-back is a free agent after his contract with Monaco expired earlier in the summer.

The Toffees have yet to fill the position that they made a priority to upgrade this window, with David Moyes well aware of the long list of targets.

Players like Djed Spence and Guela Doue have all been ruled off the list for the Blues, mainly due to financial reasons.

Celtic's Alistair Johnston has also been heavily linked with a move to Hill Dickinson, though no agreement has yet to be reached.

Everton have their attention fixed on Diatta too, who is the subject of a growing transfer chase.

Initial contacts made for Everton target Krepin Diatta

Everton have been credited with interest in Diatta, who once used to be a lethal goal-scoring threat.

The Senegal international has since transformed himself into a defender in France, becoming a useful full-back with his pace, energy and tenacity off the ball.

Even though it appears that the Toffees are targeting a move for Johnston, cover will be needed if the Canadian signs, especially with Nathan Patterson likely to leave.

According to Africa Foot, Paris FC have made initial contacts for the 27-year-old, though no official offer has been made yet.

The case remains open for Everton, who also face competition from Ipswich Town, Crystal Palace and others across Europe.

Diatta would prove a financial coup on a free transfer for the Friedkin Group, as his wages with Monaco have now been revealed.

What was Diatta earning at Monaco?

Everton would most likely have to offer Diatta a salary close to what he was earning at Monaco.

The versatile defender was said to be earning over £2.5million per year with the French side.

This translates to around £48,000 per week, which is most likely around the average wages that Everton pay their own players, if not less.

Diatta possesses qualities that suggest he would thrive in the Premier League, but he may want a move where he is guaranteed game time.

If needed, Senegal teammates Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye could give the Toffees a nice reference to Diatta to try and twist his arm to join the club.