Everton are seeking to strengthen with pre-season now not far away.
David Moyes has seen a lot of players leave the football club over the last few weeks, and fans are starting to grow a little concerned.
It was always going to be the case that many would leave.
But some fans felt more new faces would have come in by now. That said, Thierno Barry’s move to Everton is all but official.
At the moment, Everton are thought to be prioritising four positions, one of which is right-back.
Everton had reached an agreement with Kenny Tete for him to sign as a free agent a few weeks ago.
But in the end, Fulham presented an improved contract offer to Tete and have now re-signed the full-back, in what is a frustrating blow to Moyes.
But Everton seemingly now have eyes on a new option for what is a priority position.
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Everton interested in Hellas Verona defender Jackson Tchatchoua
Jackson Tchatchoua celebrates after scoring for Hellas Verona.
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It has been reported by Tuttomercatoweb that Everton are showing interest in Hellas Verona defender Jackson Tchatchoua.
The Cameroon international has impressed in recent times, and helped Verona to finish in 14th place in Serie A last season.
He contributed two goals and three assists in 36 Serie A games last term, and his efforts have led to interest from multiple clubs.
As well as Everton in the Premier League, there is also interest from Wolves, who are expected to lose Nelson Semedo. Semedo is technically a free agent now, but still has a contract offer on the table.
But there is also interest from further afield, including from Galatasaray and Olympique Marseille.
It’s stated of all these clubs, it’s Galatasaray who have made the strongest approach so far.
It has previously been claimed that Tchatchoua could cost ‘between £6.7m and £12.5m’.
Everton must respond after Kenny Tete blow
It was frustrating that Everton missed out on Tete, even though at one point he had even verbally agreed to join.
It will be important for The Friedkin Group to respond to that blow, and Tchatchoua could be a decent alternative.
Everton manager David Moyes puts his thumbs up.
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Right-back is certainly a position that Everton need to get someone in for.
Ashley Young has left after a couple of years at the club, and veteran Seamus Coleman cannot be the regular starter despite signing a new contract.
It seems several clubs want to bring Tchatchoua in, so Everton winning the race would be a big positive.