Everton target Federico Gatti
Juventus’ Federico Gatti has attracted attention from Everton and is likely to move in the summer.
Since returning from a muscle injury earlier in the season, the defender hasn’t been a regular under Luciano Spalletti. His return has coincided with the Italian’s appointment and Spalletti doesn’t see him as an important player for his system.
This sparked interest from Everton, withSport Witness covering claims from Italy.
Suggestions about an exit from the Old Lady are growing, as today’sTuttoSport covers the situation.
Gatti set for last game
The Turin newspaper report Gatti’s goal for Juve against Roma will be etched in the memory of many Old Lady faithfuls. It helped them rescue a vital draw, with the Italian scoring in stoppage time minutes after coming on.
Tuttosport make it sound like this will be the centre-back’s last major contribution. Juve take on Torino at the weekend and it will be his last game in Bianconeri colours.
This comes as a boost for Everton, especially as Juve will consider every offer in the summer. Spalletti’s selection has played a role in this, convincing the defender that he needs to depart soon.
When Gatti was leaving Frosinone, Torino tried to sign him. A deal seemed done until Juve stepped in, leaving him on loan and signing him in 2022’s summer. Him playing his last game against Torino is seen as a fitting end to his career with the Italian giants.
Deal can be done for affordable amount
Juve currently find themselves in a Conference League spot after losing to Fiorentina at the weekend. Failure to qualify for the Champions League would come as a financial disaster, forcing them to sell players.
Everton can take advantage of that, knowing that Gatti wants to leave the club too. He is seeking regular game time and this can make sure that a deal can be done for cheap.
Besides, the 27-year-old doesn’t weigh much on the Bianconeri’s accounts. They can easily make a capital gain through his sale, which Everton should know, if they progress with a move.