Why Everton can now beat competition for Nahuel Molina transfer as contact made

Everton have stepped up their hunt for Atletico Madrid right-back Nahuel Molina.

The Argentina international, who featured in the 2026 World Cup final, has emerged as a target for the Toffees.

David Moyes is looking for a new right-back at the Blues and the 28-year-old is now being linked as an option.

Atletico are open to Molina's sale and the Hill Dickinson Stadium are capable of striking a deal.

The Spanish club signed the 2022 World Cup winner for around £17 million from Udinese.

The defender has now entered the final year of his contract at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium and the LaLiga side are open to his exit.

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Goodison News covered reports of Everton's interest in Molina, with Atletico ready to cash in on him.

The Toffees aren't the only team eyeing the right-back's signature, with Juventus also in the race.

According to Tutto Juve on 3 August, it's the Blues who have made a "strong move" to sign the Argentine defender in the last few hours.

While several European clubs have been attracted by the Spanish club's willingness to sell Molina, it's the Merseyside outfit who have the financial resources to

The Hill Dickinson Stadium hierarchy has already held initial discussions to assess the feasibility of a potential deal for the right-back.

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Everton clearly need a new right-back ahead of next season, but it remains to be seen whether Molina is the preferred option.

While fans in L3 would definitely like a full-back capable of providing a cutting edge in the final third, Moyes may want a more defensive profile.

The Argentina international didn't have much of an impact for his national team in North America, failing to score or assist, and creating zero big chances in seven appearances, as per Sofascore.

What the Atletico ace did provide Lionel Scaloni's team was an average of 1.1 interceptions, 2.1 tackles, 1.4 clearances and 3.1 ball recoveries per game.

Molina also won 61 per cent of his ground duels.

What feels certain is that the Merseysiders will sign a new right-back, but whether that's from Atletico remains to be seen.