Football Insider exclusive as Coventry midfielder Jack Rudoni stares towards Everton manager David Moyes, who applauds in a circular inset.
Football Insider exclusive as Coventry midfielder Jack Rudoni stares towards Everton manager David Moyes, who applauds in a circular inset.
The Toffees are huge admirers of the 25-year-old, who has also attracted significant interest from Leeds United in recent weeks.
Coventry are determined to avoid selling their prized asset in the middle of the campaign, and are “doing everything” they can to keep hold of him at the moment.
However, sources say that they will find it difficult to keep Rudoni if they are relegated back to the Championship, with Everton ready and waiting for a deal.
The former Huddersfield man is only under contract at the CBS Arena until the summer of 2028, meaning Coventry lack long-term security over his future.
Rudoni starred in their promotion-winning campaign last term, and already has three goals from his opening 10 games in the Premier League.
Jack Rudoni building growing reputation
Rudoni has been building a growing reputation for himself in the Championship in recent years, but that has hit a new level altogether since Coventry’s promotion.
The midfielder notched 35 goal involvements across his last two campaigns in the second tier, and has firmly established himself as the first name on the teamsheet for Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard.
He is one of Coventry’s main hopes of securing Premier League survival, and his clear importance to their project has only attracted further admirers from elsewhere.
Everton boss David Moyes is a huge fan of Rudoni, and feels that he could be a perfect fit in the middle of the park for his team.
However, Coventry have been firm in their stance so far that Rudoni is not for sale, although they are likely to have that stance tested moving forward.
Everton leading Abdoulaye Doumbia race
Football Insider revealed last week that Everton are ahead of Sunderland and Coventry in the race to sign BK Hacken holding midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia.
The 19-year-old has enjoyed a hugely impressive season in the Swedish Allsvenskan, and is now increasingly likely to earn a big move this summer.
Scottish giants Celtic are also interested in the starlet, but sources say that Doubmia would prefer a move to the Premier League.
Everton are understood to be at the front of the queue in that regard, given thir security as a top-flight club.