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Everton are in talks to sign Kenny Tete but Fulham are trying to keep the defender.
Fulham have tabled Everton target Kenny Tete a new contract to try to keep the defender at Craven Cottage, reports suggest.
Tete is on the Blues’ radar in the summer transfer window. The right-back is currently a free agent after running down his deal at Fulham. He’s spent the past five years at the West London outfit, making 119 appearances and helping earning promotion back to the Premier League.
Everton are having a significant squad overhaul and have identified Tete as someone who can provide cover and competition. As things stand, the Blues are short at right-back with Ashley Young turning down a new deal and club captain Seamus Coleman still to commit his future.
However, it is suggested by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano that Fulham have increased their offer in a bid to keep Tete. He posted on X: “Fulham have sent today new improved contract proposal to Kenny Tete after he verbally agreed to join Everton earlier this week. Both Fulham and Everton have proposals on the table now for the right back who’s available as free agent.”
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