Everton have been linked to a whole host of players both domestically and on the continent.
David Moyes has a big summer transfer window on his hands as several first-teamers are departing upon the expiry of their contracts.
The Everton boss has admitted it’s not an ideal scenario and he doesn’t really want a major squad overhaul, but it’s become a necessity.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the latest Everton star expected to leave, so clearly there’s a pressing need to sign a striker.
Villarreal’s centre-forward Thierno Barry is on Moyes’ radar, and the Friedkin Group are reportedly ready to meet his £33m release clause.
A full-back is also on the agenda, following Ashley Young’s exit, and now it’s just surfaced that Everton are weighing up a move for one in Germany.
Mainz right-back Anthony Caci.
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Everton weigh up move for Anthony Caci
Seamus Coleman isn’t getting any younger, and Young’s exit makes a right-back a top priority this summer.
With that said, according to TEAMtalk, Everton are ‘primed’ to make a move for Mainz fullback Anthony Caci.
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Scouts have been watching Caci for a while and evidently have been impressed by his performances for the Bundesliga outfit.
The 27-year-old’s current deal expires next summer, so he is thought to be available for a bargain fee of around £8.5m.
Caci, who represented France at youth level, is extremely versatile as he can also ply his trade as a left-back, which would provide good competition for Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Leeds United and Fulham to rival Everton for Caci
Newly-promoted Leeds United are also reportedly eyeing a move for Caci following Junior Firpo’s departure.
Daniel Farke’s side have around £100m to spend this window, so they certainly aren’t short of cash and will be appealing.
Fulham’s interest appears the most advanced, though, as they held talks over a deal back in January, so they’re well aware of his situation.
Caci actually played predominantly as a wing-back last term, so that may be the only concern for Moyes and his staff.
The Frenchman would certainly need to adjust to a new system should he make the switch to Merseyside.